bovenbuik

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Dutch

Etymology

From boven- (upper) +‎ buik (belly).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈboː.və(n)ˌbœy̯k/
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  • Hyphenation: bo‧ven‧buik

Noun

bovenbuik m (plural bovenbuiken, diminutive bovenbuikje n)

  1. the upper part of the abdominal cavity, epigastrium
    De pijn zit in mijn bovenbuik.
    The pain is in my epigastrium.

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