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Etymology

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From troef (trump (card)) +‎ kaart (card).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtruf.kaːrt/
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  • Hyphenation: troef‧kaart

Noun

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troefkaart f (plural troefkaarten, diminutive troefkaartje n)

  1. (card games) a trump card, trump
  2. (figurative) an advantage kept hidden

Descendants

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  • Caribbean Hindustani: trupcál