varken

See also: värken

Dutch

Etymology

An old diminutive of var, from Proto-Germanic *farhaz. Compare Central Franconian Ferke.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑrkə(n)/
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Noun

varken n (plural varkens, diminutive varkentje n, feminine zeug, masculine beer)

  1. (zoology) pig
  2. (figuratively) swine, dirty or foul person.
  3. (archaic) knor, non-frat-member
  4. certain objects

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • aardvarken
  • minivarken
  • spaarvarken
  • varkensachtig
  • varkensblaas
  • varkensborstel
  • varkensbrood
  • varkensdrijver
  • varkensfokker
  • varkenshoeder
  • varkenshouder
  • varkensoogjes
  • varkensslager
  • varkensstal
  • varkensvlees
  • varkensvoer
  • een varkentje wassen

See also

Swedish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Norse hvárgi.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvarkˌɛn/

Conjunction

varken

  1. neither
    varken X eller Y
    neither X nor Y
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