waakhond

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Dutch

Etymology

From waken (to watch) +‎ hond (dog).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaːk.ɦɔnt/
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  • Hyphenation: waak‧hond

Noun

waakhond m (plural waakhonden, diminutive waakhondje n)

  1. watchdog, guard dog