bouwval

Dutch

Etymology

From bouw +‎ val. Possibly back-formed from bouwvallig. Compare German Baufall.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɑu̯.vɑl/

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• Hyphenation: bouw‧val

Noun

bouwval m (plural bouwvallen, diminutive bouwvalletje n)

1. a ruin, a ramshackle building

   Synonym: ruïne

Descendants

• Afrikaans: bouval