paardans

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Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpaːr.dɑns/
  • Hyphenation: paar‧dans

Etymology 1

Compound of paar (pair) +‎ dans (dance).

Noun

paardans m (plural paardansen, diminutive paardansje n)

  1. partner dance, dance in pairs
    Synonym: parendans

Etymology 2

Compound of paren (to mate) +‎ dans (dance).

Noun

paardans m (plural paardansen, diminutive paardansje n)

  1. mating dance
    Synonyms: balts, paringsdans