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papierwinkel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of papier +‎ winkel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pɑˈpiːrˌʋɪŋ.kəl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: pa‧pier‧win‧kel

Noun

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papierwinkel m (plural papierwinkels, diminutive papierwinkeltje n)

  1. paper shop, stationary store (establishment that sells paper and other stationary to the public)
    In onze papierwinkel vindt u passende kaarten voor elke gelegenheid.
    In our stationery store you will find suitable cards for every occasion.
  2. (hyperbolic, figurative) excessive paperwork (filling out forms required by bureaucratic regulations)
    Het aanvragen van een uitkering vergt een papierwinkel.
    Applying for benefits requires a lot of paperwork.