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Dutch
Alternative forms
Etymology
Borrowed from French cabale, (ultimately) from Hebrew קַבָּלָה.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kaːˈbaːl/
- Hyphenation: ka‧baal
- Rhymes: -aːl
Noun
kabaal n (plural kabalen, diminutive kabaaltje n)
- din, loud noise made by people
God, wat maken die koters een kabaal.- God, those kids are making an awful lot of noise.
- commotion, uproar; e.g. much ado about nothing, fuss over nothing
Waar maak je nou zo'n kabaal om, jongen?- What are you making such a fuss over it for, young man?
Noun
kabaal f (plural kabalen, diminutive kabaaltje n)
- (dated, rare) cabal, conspiracy
- (rare) coterie
Derived terms
References
- ^ kabaal; in: J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)