varkensstal

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch varkenstal. Equivalent to varken (“pig”) +‎ -s- +‎ stal (“stable”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑr.kənˌstɑl/
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  • Hyphenation: var‧kens‧stal

Noun

varkensstal m (plural varkensstallen, diminutive varkensstalletje n)

  1. A pigsty, a stable where pigs are kept.
  2. A pigsty, a particularly disorderly and/or filthy place.
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