bestekamer

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of beste +‎ kamer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌbɛs.təˈkaː.mər/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bes‧te‧ka‧mer

Noun

bestekamer f (plural bestekamers)

  1. (historical) the best parlour in a home, in the old days only used on Sundays and holidays
    Synonyms: goede kamer, kamer, pronkkamer, zondagskamer
  2. the best room in a house
    Synonym: zondagskamer
  3. toilet, bathroom

Descendants

  • → Papiamentu: de beste (dated)
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