ombouw

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Dutch

Etymology

From ombouwen. Equivalent to om (around) +‎ bouw (construction).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔm.bɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: om‧bouw

Noun

ombouw m (plural ombouwen, diminutive ombouwtje n)

  1. a conversion of a building so it can fulfil a different purpose; a reconstruction
  2. a conversion of a machine or its settings so it can do something different; a changeover

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