kabaal
Dutch edit
Alternative forms edit
- cabaal (superseded)
Etymology edit
Borrowed from French cabale, (ultimately) from Hebrew קַבָּלָה.[1]
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
kabaal n (plural kabalen, diminutive kabaaltje n)
- din, loud noise made by people
- God, wat maken die koters een kabaal.
- God, those kids are making an awful lot of noise.
- commotion, uproar; e.g. much ado about nothing, fuss over nothing
- Waar maak je nou zo'n kabaal om, jongen?
- What are you making such a fuss over it for, young man?
Noun edit
kabaal f (plural kabalen, diminutive kabaaltje n)
Derived terms edit
References edit
- ^ kabaal; in: J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)