opvanghuis

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of opvangen (“to shelter, to temporarily house”) +‎ huis (“house”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔp.fɑŋˌɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: op‧vang‧huis

Noun

opvanghuis n (plural opvanghuizen, diminutive opvanghuisje n)

  1. a shelter, a building where people or animals who are threatened, victimised or homeless are (temporarily) housed
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