pakkie-an

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed Malay bagian, likely modified under influence of aanpakken, aanpak.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpɑ.kiˈɑn/

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• Hyphenation: pak‧kie-an
• Rhymes: -ɑn

Noun

pakkie-an n (uncountable)

1. (Netherlands, colloquial) task, concern, chore, business (that which someone is tasked to do, that which is of concern to someone)

   Zij kunnen optyfen, dat is hun pakkie-an niet!

   They can sod off, it isn't their business at all!

2. (Netherlands, colloquial) forte, one's strength (something in which one excels)