hanenbalk

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From haan (rooster) +‎ -en- +‎ balk (beam).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦaː.nə(n)ˌbɑlk/
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  • Hyphenation: ha‧nen‧balk

Noun

hanenbalk m (plural hanenbalken, diminutive hanenbalkje n)

  1. a roofbeam

Descendants

  • Papiamentu: hanebalk (dated)