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Etymology

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Noun

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voorhuis (plural voorhuises)

  1. (South Africa) entrance hall, front room

Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vorehuus. Equivalent to voor +‎ huis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvoːr.ɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: voor‧huis

Noun

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voorhuis n (plural voorhuizen, diminutive voorhuisje n)

  1. The frontmost room in a house on the ground floor.
  2. The front section of a house.

Descendants

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  • Sranan Tongo: foroisi