knapzak

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of knappen or knap +‎ zak. 16th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈknɑp.sɑk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: knap‧zak

Noun

knapzak m (plural knapzakken, diminutive knapzakje n)

  1. bindle or other food bag (traveler's food bag, often a piece cloth tied to a stick)

Descendants

  • → Afrikaans: knapsak
  • → German: Knappsack
  • → English: knapsack
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