Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From mol (mole) +‎ trein (train).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔl.trəi̯n/
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Noun

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moltrein (plural moltreine)

  1. subway, underground
    • 2013, Jacolet van den Berg, Diamant uit Afrika, LAPA Uitgewers (publ.).
      Vroeg Woensdagoggend klim sy op die moltrein na Canary.
      Early on Wednesday morning she boards the underground to Canary.

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