luchtpijp

Dutch

Etymology

From lucht (“air”) +‎ pijp (“pipe, tube”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlʏxt.pɛi̯p/
  • luchtpijp(file)
  • Hyphenation: lucht‧pijp

Noun

luchtpijp f (plural luchtpijpen, diminutive luchtpijpje n)

  1. air shaft
  2. windpipe, trachea
    Synonym: luchtader
    De dokter onderzocht haar luchtpijp om te zien of er sprake was van een infectie.
    The doctor examined her windpipe to see if there was an infection.
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