bouwvak

Dutch

Etymology

From bouwen (“to build, construct”) +‎ vak (“trade, profession”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbɑu̯.vɑk/
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Hyphenation: bouw‧vak

Noun

bouwvak n (plural bouwvakken)

The construction business, trade.
The builder's profession, métier.

Synonyms

(business) bouw m, bouwbedrijf n, bouwnijverheid f, bouwsector m, constructie f

Noun

bouwvak m (plural bouwvakken)

(Netherlands) The construction workers' summer holidays.
Synonym: bouwverlof

Derived terms

bouwvakker

Related terms

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