mijlpaal

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Etymology

Compound of mijl +‎ paal.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛi̯l.paːl/
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  • Hyphenation: mijl‧paal

Noun

mijlpaal m (plural mijlpalen, diminutive mijlpaaltje n)

  1. (figurative) milestone (something that marks an important or notable occasion)
  2. (literal) milepost, milestone (milepost or other object marking a mile distance of one mile)