brandhout

Dutch

Etymology

From branden +‎ hout.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɑnt.ɦɑu̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: brand‧hout

Noun

brandhout n (uncountable)

  1. firewood
    Het halve bos is gekapt voor brandhout.
    Half the forest has been cut down for firewood.
  2. (colloquial) something of very low quality
    Deze auto is compleet brandhout.
    This car is total rubbish.

Descendants
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: branhautu, brandihautu
  • Negerhollands: brandhout
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