makker

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DutchEdit

Etymology 1Edit

From Middle Dutch macker, probably from *gemacke (“companion”). More at make, match.

NounEdit

makker m (plural makkers, diminutive makkertje n)

1. A mate, fellow, colleague, companion, (not very close) friend, ally etc.

SynonymsEdit

• makkerman m, medemakker m
• gezel m
• maat m
• kameraad m
• collega m

Derived termsEdit

• (mates by context) klasmakker m, makkerslemper m, schoolmakker m, speelmakker m, studiemakker m, wapenmakker m
• makkerij
• makkerschap
• makkervreugd(e)

Etymology 2Edit

AdjectiveEdit

makker

1. Comparative form of mak

Etymology 3Edit

NounEdit

makker ? (plural [please provide], diminutive [please provide])

1. Alternative form of makkel