dolksteek

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dolk +‎ steek.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɔlk.steːk/
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  • Hyphenation: dolk‧steek

Noun

dolksteek m (plural dolksteken, diminutive dolksteekje n)

  1. stab with a dagger
    Synonym: dolkstoot
  2. (figuratively) stab in the back
    Synonym: dolkstoot