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haarspeld

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Afrikaans

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch haarspeld. Equivalent to haar +‎ speld.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɦɑːr.spɛlt/

Noun

haarspeld (plural haarspelde)

(rare) hairpin
Synonym: haarnaald

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of haar +‎ speld.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɦaːr.spɛlt/
Audio: (file)
Hyphenation: haar‧speld

Noun

haarspeld f (plural haarspelden, diminutive haarspeldje n)

hairpin
Synonym: haarnaald

Derived terms

haarspeldbocht

Descendants

→ Afrikaans: haarspeld
→ Manado Malay: harspel
→ Papiamentu: harspèl, hárspèlt, árspè
→ West Frisian: hierspjelde (calque)

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