mijnbouw

Dutch

Etymology

From mijn (“mine”) +‎ bouw (“construction, engineering discipline”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛi̯n.bɑu̯/

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• Hyphenation: mijn‧bouw

Noun

mijnbouw m (uncountable)

1. mining (mining sector; mining as an economic activity)

   Synonym: mijnwezen

Descendants

• → Saramaccan: membó