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Dutch
Etymology
From bouwen + steen. Compare German Baustein.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯ˌsteːn/
- Hyphenation: bouw‧steen
Noun
bouwsteen m (plural bouwstenen, diminutive bouwsteentje n)
- (figuratively) building block (component that is part of a larger system)