schuimspaan

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch schuumspâen. Equivalent to schuimen +‎ spaan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxœy̯m.spaːn/

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• Hyphenation: schuim‧spaan

Noun

schuimspaan f or n (plural schuimspanen, diminutive schuimspaantje n)

1. skimmer (sieve-like scoop; kitchen utensil)

Descendants

• Afrikaans: skuimspaan
• → West Frisian: skomspaan (calque)