varkensstal

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch varkenstal. Equivalent to varken (“pig”) +‎ -s- +‎ stal (“stable”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɑr.kənˌstɑl/

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• Hyphenation: var‧kens‧stal

Noun

varkensstal m (plural varkensstallen, diminutive varkensstalletje n)

1. a pigsty, a stable where pigs are kept
2. a pigsty, a particularly disorderly and/or filthy place