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Etymology

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Compound of schat (darling; treasure) +‎ -e- +‎ bout (sweetheart, dear; haunch, prized meat-cut).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɑ.təˌbɑu̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: schat‧te‧bout

Noun

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schattebout m (plural schattebouten, diminutive schatteboutje n)

  1. A term of endearment: darling, precious, sweetie

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