kabaal
Dutch
editAlternative forms
edit- cabaal (superseded)
Etymology
editBorrowed from French cabale, (ultimately) from Hebrew קַבָּלָה.[1]
Pronunciation
editNoun
editkabaal 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
editkabaal f (plural kabalen, diminutive kabaaltje n)
Derived terms
editReferences
edit- ^ kabaal; in: J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)
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