waterrat

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • waterrot

Etymology

From Middle Dutch waterratte, equivalent to water (“water”) +‎ rat (“rat, rodent”). Compare West Frisian wetterrôt, English water-rat.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.tə(r)ˌrɑt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧rat
  • Homophone: waterrad

Noun

waterrat f (plural waterratten, diminutive waterratje n)

  1. synonym of woelrat (“European water vole (Arvicola amphibius)”)

Descendants

  • Jersey Dutch: wâterrot

Noun

waterrat f or m (plural waterratten, diminutive waterratje n)

  1. a water rat, person or animal fond of swimming or other aquatic activities
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