hemmetje

Dutch

Etymology

Spelling following the informal pronunciation of hemdje (“shirt”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛ.mə.tjə/

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Noun

hemmetje n (plural hemmetjes)

1. (colloquial) shirt, blouse

Usage notes

Although originally the same as hemdje, the meaning has shifted to designate a woman’s (under)wear only.

Synonyms

• hemdje