vechtsport

Dutch

Etymology

From vechten + sport, possibly a calque of German Kampfsport. Attested since the early twentieth century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛxt.spɔrt/
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  • Hyphenation: vecht‧sport

Noun

vechtsport f (plural vechtsporten, diminutive vechtsportje n)

  1. martial art

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: vegsport
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