zakdoek

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Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of zak +‎ doek.

Compare German Taschentuch in the same vein.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɑk.duk/, ,
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  • Hyphenation: zak‧doek

Noun

zakdoek m (plural zakdoeken, diminutive zakdoekje n)

  1. tissue, handkerchief

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: sakdoek
    • Sotho: sakatuku
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: sakaduku
  • Negerhollands: sakunestuk
  • Sranan Tongo: sakduku