Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of brok (accident, problem) +‎ -en- (pilot) +‎ piloot.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɔ.kə(n).piˌloːt/
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  • Hyphenation: brok‧ken‧pi‧loot

Noun

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brokkenpiloot m (plural brokkenpiloten)

  1. A bungler, someone who frequently causes mishaps, especially in vehicular traffic.