spaarvarken

Dutch

Etymology

From sparen (“to save (up)”) +‎ varken (“pig”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈspaːrˌvɑr.kə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: spaar‧var‧ken

Noun

spaarvarken n (plural spaarvarkens, diminutive spaarvarkentje n)

  1. piggy bank, pig-shaped container to save change in
    Synonym: stenen varken

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