gemaal

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣəˈmaːl/

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• Rhymes: -aːl
• Hyphenation: ge‧maal

Etymology 1

Borrowed from German Gemahl, from Middle High German gemahele, from Old High German gimahalo. Compare Old Dutch gemahela, which didn't persist into Middle Dutch.

Noun

gemaal m (plural gemaals or gemalen, diminutive gemaaltje n, feminine gemalin)

1. (in titles) A consort.
2. A husband.

Derived terms

• gemalin
• prins-gemaal

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch gemael. Equivalent to ge- +‎ malen.

Noun

gemaal n (plural gemalen, diminutive gemaaltje n)

1. The act or process of grinding (of grain).
2. A pump house, mill, pumping-engine or several of these used for draining polders.

Derived terms

• benedengemaal
• bovengemaal
• dieselgemaal
• hoofdgemaal
• hulpgemaal
• stoomgemaal
• windgemaal