huisdier

Dutch

Picture dictionary

huisdier

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kat

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hond

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goudvis

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hamster

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parkiet

Alternative forms

• huysdier (obsolete)

Etymology

From huis (“house, home”) +‎ dier (“animal”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦœy̯s.diːr/

• Audio:

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• Hyphenation: huis‧dier

Noun

huisdier n (plural huisdieren, diminutive huisdiertje n)

1. domestic animal [from 17th c.]
2. pet [from 18th c.]

   Synonyms: gezelschapsdier, troeteldier

Descendants

• → West Frisian: húsdier (calque)