bruikleen

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From bruiken (to use) +‎ leen (loan).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbrœy̯k.leːn/
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  • Hyphenation: bruik‧leen

Noun

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bruikleen n (plural bruiklenen, diminutive bruikleentje n)

  1. temporary loan of an object, in order for it to be used; commodate

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: bruikleen