steenkool

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Middle Dutch steencōle. Equivalent to steen +‎ kool.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɪə̯n.kʊə̯l/

Noun

steenkool (plural steenkole)

  1. coal

Dutch

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch steencōle. Equivalent to steen +‎ kool.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsteːn.koːl/
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  • Hyphenation: steen‧kool

Noun

steenkool f (plural steenkolen, diminutive steenkooltje n)

  1. coal

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: steenkool
  • Caribbean Javanese: stingkul