Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch duikboot. Equivalent to duik +‎ boot.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdœi̯k.bʊə̯t/
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Noun

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duikboot (plural duikbote, diminutive duikbootjie)

  1. submarine

Dutch

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Etymology

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From duiken (to dive) +‎ boot (boat).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdœy̯k.boːt/
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  • Hyphenation: duik‧boot

Noun

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duikboot m (plural duikboten, diminutive duikbootje n)

  1. submarine
    Synonyms: onderzeeboot, onderzeeër
  2. (jargon, nautical) submarine that is designed to sail at the surface for most of the time but can submerge for limited periods

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: duikboot