Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From leren (to learn) +‎ jongen (boy).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈleːrˌjɔ.ŋə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: leer‧jon‧gen

Noun edit

leerjongen m (plural leerjongens, diminutive leerjongetje n)

  1. A male apprentice, notably a junior apprentice.

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: leerjong