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Dutch
Etymology 1
Compound of buiten + spel.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbœy̯.tə(n)ˌspɛl/
- Hyphenation: bui‧ten‧spel
Noun
buitenspel n (plural buitenspellen or buitenspelen, diminutive buitenspelletje n)
- (countable) an outdoor game, a game that is played outside
- (uncountable) play outside
Etymology 2
Univerbation of buiten + spel.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌbœy̯.tə(n)ˈspɛl/
- Hyphenation: bui‧ten‧spel
- Rhymes: -ɛl
Noun
buitenspel n (uncountable)
- (soccer, ice hockey) offside
Derived terms
Adverb
buitenspel
- (soccer, ice hockey) offside