pakkie-an

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed Malay bagian, likely modified under influence of aanpakken, aanpak.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌpɑ.kiˈɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: pak‧kie-an
  • Rhymes: -ɑn

Noun

pakkie-an n (uncountable)

  1. (Netherlands, colloquial) task, concern, chore, business (that which someone is tasked to do, that which is of concern to someone)
    Zij kunnen optyfen, dat is hun pakkie-an niet!
    They can sod off, it isn't their business at all!
  2. (Netherlands, colloquial) forte, one's strength (something in which one excels)