stoomcursus

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of stomen (“to steam”) +‎ cursus (“course”). Perhaps in reference to steam engines or to steaming as a relatively quick method of cooking. Compare klaarstomen.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈstoːmˌkʏr.zʏs/
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Hyphenation: stoom‧cur‧sus

Noun edit

stoomcursus m (plural stoomcursussen)

A very short intensive educational course to prepare students for an exam or a subsequent course or education; a crash course. [from early 20th c.]
(historical) A short military course to prepare regular soldiers or recruits for an officer education. [from late 19th c.]