breekpunt

Dutch

Etymology

19th century. From breken +‎ punt.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbreːk.pʏnt/

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• Hyphenation: breek‧punt

Noun

breekpunt n (plural breekpunten, diminutive breekpuntje n)

1. (mechanics) breaking point
2. (politics) political red line, cause for ending coalition talks