paardans

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpaːr.dɑns/
• Hyphenation: paar‧dans

Etymology 1

Compound of paar (“pair”) +‎ dans (“dance”).

Noun

paardans m (plural paardansen, diminutive paardansje n)

1. partner dance, dance in pairs

   Synonym: parendans

Etymology 2

Compound of paren (“to mate”) +‎ dans (“dance”).

Noun

paardans m (plural paardansen, diminutive paardansje n)

1. mating dance

   Synonyms: balts, paringsdans