kabaal

Dutch

Alternative forms

• cabaal (superseded)

Etymology

Borrowed from French cabale, (ultimately) from Hebrew קַבָּלָה.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaːˈbaːl/

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• Hyphenation: ka‧baal
• Rhymes: -aːl

Noun

kabaal n (plural kabalen, diminutive kabaaltje n)

1. din, loud noise made by people

   God, wat maken die koters een kabaal.

   God, those kids are making an awful lot of noise.

2. 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

kabaal f (plural kabalen, diminutive kabaaltje n)

1. (dated, rare) cabal, conspiracy
2. (rare) coterie

Derived terms

• kabaleren