tandvlees

Dutch

Alternative forms

• tandvleesch

Etymology

From tand (“tooth”) +‎ vlees (“flesh”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɑnt.fleːs/

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• Hyphenation: tand‧vlees

Noun

tandvlees n (uncountable)

1. gum, flesh surrounding teeth
2. (figuratively) a tender and/or vulnerable spot

Derived terms

• op zijn tandvlees lopen