werkpaard

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of werken +‎ paard.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɛrk.paːrt/

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• Hyphenation: werk‧paard

Noun

werkpaard n (plural werkpaarden, diminutive werkpaardje n)

1. A workhorse.
2. (figurative) A diligent, hard-working person or piece of equipment.