broek

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bruk/
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  • Rhymes: -uk

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch broec, from Old Dutch *bruok, from Proto-Germanic *brōks.

Noun

broek f (plural broeken, diminutive broekje n)

  1. trousers, pants
    Mijn broek is te lang.
    My trousers are too long.
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Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch broek, from Old Dutch *bruok, from Proto-Germanic *brōkaz.

Noun

broek n (plural broeken, diminutive broekje n)

  1. marsh
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