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.