bouwvak
Dutch
Etymology
From bouwen (“to build, construct”) + vak (“trade, profession”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯.vɑk/
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: bouw‧vak
Noun
bouwvak n (plural bouwvakken)
- the construction business, trade
- the builder's profession, métier
Synonyms
- (business) bouw m, bouwbedrijf n, bouwnijverheid f, bouwsector m, constructie f
Noun
bouwvak m (plural bouwvakken)
- (Netherlands) the construction workers' summer holidays
- Synonym: bouwverlof