schattebout

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of schat (“darling; treasure”) +‎ -e- +‎ bout (“sweetheart, dear; haunch, prized meat-cut”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxɑ.təˌbɑu̯t/

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• Hyphenation: schat‧te‧bout

Noun

schattebout m (plural schattebouten, diminutive schatteboutje n)

1. A term of endearment: darling, precious, sweetie

   Synonyms: schat, schattepatat