Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch vocaal, from Latin vōcālis. The sense “outspoken” comes from English vocal.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fʊə̯ˈkɑːl/, [fʊ(ə)ˈkɑːl]
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Noun

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vokaal (plural vokale)

  1. vowel

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Derived terms

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Adjective

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vokaal (attributive vokale, comparative vokaler, superlative vokaalste)

  1. vocal, pertaining to the voice
  2. vocal, outspoken; prone to use one's voice