brugklas

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • brugklasse (dated)

Etymology

Compound of brug +‎ klas. First attested in the 1920s, although the current format became law in 1963 and went into force in 1968.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbrʏx.klɑs/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: brug‧klas

Noun

brugklas f (plural brugklassen, diminutive brugklasje n)

  1. (Netherlands) the first form or grade of secondary education
  2. (Netherlands) a school class of pupils at this level

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → West Frisian: brêgeklasse (calque)
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