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Afrikaans
Etymology
Compound of klinknael + broek. Named after the use of rivets in jeans. Cf. Dutch spijkerbroek (literally “nail trousers”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkləŋk.nɑː.əlˌbruk/
Noun
klinknaelbroek (plural klinknaelbroeke, diminutive klinknaelbroekie)
- A pair of jeans.
Ek het twee pragtige klinknaelbroeke op die mark by die see gekoop.- I have bought two gorgeous pairs of jeans at the market near the sea.