leesboek

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of lezen (to read) +‎ boek (book), literally reading-book.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈleːs.buk/
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  • Rhymes: -eːsbuk

Noun

leesboek n (plural leesboeken, diminutive leesboekje n)

  1. A book one is reading, generally recreationally, as opposed to for example a reference work or a study book.