bouwval

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word bouwval. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word bouwval, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say bouwval in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word bouwval you have here. The definition of the word bouwval will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofbouwval, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Dutch

Etymology

From bouw +‎ val. Possibly back-formed from bouwvallig. Compare German Baufall.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯.vɑl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bouw‧val

Noun

bouwval m (plural bouwvallen, diminutive bouwvalletje n)

  1. a ruin, a ramshackle building
    Synonym: ruïne

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: bouval