inboorling

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch inboorlinc. Equivalent to in +‎ geboren +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɪm.boːrˌlɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: in‧boor‧ling

Noun

inboorling m (plural inboorlingen, diminutive inboorlingetje n, feminine inboorlinge)

1. A native, an aboriginal (member of the original population of a locale).
2. (dated) A native, one born in a certain place or region, especially a natively born resident.

Descendants

• Afrikaans: inboorling