toonbank

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch toonbank. Equivalent to toon (“to show”) +‎ bank (“bench”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʊə̯n.baŋk/

Noun

toonbank (plural toonbanke, diminutive toonbankie)

1. counter, a furniture surface on which wares are put and transacted

   Sy sit 'n sak op die toonbank en trek haar rewolwer.

   She puts a bag on the counter and draws her revolver.

Dutch

Etymology

From tonen (“to show”) +‎ bank (“bench”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtoːn.bɑŋk/

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• Hyphenation: toon‧bank

Noun

toonbank f (plural toonbanken, diminutive toonbankje n)

1. counter, a furniture surface on which wares are put and transacted

   Gelieve niet dreigen met vuurwapens bij de toonbank.

   Please do not express threats with firearms near the counter.

Synonyms

• balie

Descendants

• Afrikaans: toonbank
• → Sranan Tongo: tonbangi
• → West Frisian: toanbank