avondklok

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Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

avondklok f (plural avondklokken, diminutive avondklokje n)

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

Descendants

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