gastvrouw

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of gast +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑst.frɑu̯/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: gast‧vrouw

Noun

gastvrouw f (plural gastvrouwen, diminutive gastvrouwtje n)

  1. hostess

Usage notes

This word is not used for air hostesses; stewardess is used for that.

See also