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Etymology

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Compound of handel +‎ -s- +‎ schip.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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handelsschip n (plural handelsschepen, diminutive handelsscheepje n)

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