buurtkind

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of buurt +‎ kind.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈbyːrt.kɪnt/
Hyphenation: buurt‧kind

Noun edit

buurtkind n (plural buurtkinderen, diminutive buurtkindertje n or buurtkindje n)

neighbourhood kid, local kid

Usage notes edit

The diminutives are mostly used in the plural; use in the singular, especially of buurtkindertje, may sound odd.

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