Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Compound of handel +‎ -s- +‎ schip.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑn.dəlˌsxɪp/
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  • Hyphenation: han‧dels‧schip

Noun edit

handelsschip n (plural handelsschepen, diminutive handelsscheepje n)

  1. A trading ship, a merchant ship.
    Synonym: koopvaardijschip