voorhuis

English

Etymology

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Noun

voorhuis (plural voorhuises)

  1. (South Africa) entrance hall, front room

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vorehuus. Equivalent to voor +‎ huis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvoːr.ɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: voor‧huis

Noun

voorhuis n (plural voorhuizen, diminutive voorhuisje n)

  1. The frontmost room in a house on the ground floor.
  2. The front section of a house.

Descendants
  • → Sranan Tongo: foroisi
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