bijzaak

Dutch

Etymology

From bij +‎ zaak, likely a calque of German Beisache.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯.zaːk/
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  • Hyphenation: bij‧zaak

Noun

bijzaak f (plural bijzaken, diminutive bijzaakje n)

  1. A matter of secondary or minor importance. [from mid or late 18th c.]
    Hij kan hoofd- en bijzaken niet onderscheiden.
    He cannot tell what is important and what is not.
    Dat is nu slechts bijzaak.
    That is of minor importance right now.

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