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Etymology

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Compound of gemak +‎ huis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈmɑk.ɦœy̯s/
  • Hyphenation: ge‧mak‧huis

Noun

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gemakhuis n (plural gemakhuizen, diminutive gemakhuisje n)

  1. privy, outhouse (toilet in a separate outbuilding)
    Synonyms: kakhuis, poepdoos, secreet, schijthuis