verpleeghuis

Dutch

Etymology

From verplegen +‎ huis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vɛrˈpleːxˌɦœy̯s/, /vərˈpleːxˌɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: ver‧pleeg‧huis

Noun

verpleeghuis n (plural verpleeghuizen, diminutive verpleeghuisje n)

  1. rest home, nursing home (place of residence for people who require constant nursing care)

Derived terms
  • verpleeghuiszorg
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