schattepatat

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of schat (“darling; treasure”) +‎ -e- +‎ patat (“French fries”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɑ.təˌpaː.tɑt/, /ˈsxɑ.təˌpɑ.tɑt/

Noun

schattepatat m (plural schattepatatten, diminutive schattepatatje n)

  1. A term of endearment: darling, precious, sweetie
    Synonyms: bout, lieveling, lieverd, schat, schattebout
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