klinknaelbroek

Afrikaans

Etymology

Compound of klinknael +‎ broek. Named after the use of rivets in jeans. Cf. Dutch spijkerbroek (literally “nail trousers”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkləŋk.nɑː.əlˌbruk/

Noun

klinknaelbroek (plural klinknaelbroeke, diminutive klinknaelbroekie)

  1. A pair of jeans.
    Ek het twee pragtige klinknaelbroeke op die mark by die see gekoop.
    I have bought two gorgeous pairs of jeans at the market near the sea.
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