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avondklok

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch avontclocke. Equivalent to avond (evening) +‎ klok (clock, bell).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaː.vɔntˌklɔk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: avond‧klok

Noun

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avondklok f (plural avondklokken, diminutive avondklokje n)

  1. curfew
  2. curfew bell, evening bell
    Synonym: boevenklok

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: aandklok
  • Indonesian: jam malam (calque)