avondklok

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch avontclocke. Equivalent to avond (“evening”) +‎ klok (“clock, bell”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaː.vɔntˌklɔk/
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  • Hyphenation: avond‧klok

Noun

avondklok f (plural avondklokken, diminutive avondklokje n)

  1. curfew
  2. curfew bell, evening bell
    Synonym: boevenklok

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: aandklok
  • → Indonesian: jam malam (calque)
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