goudmijn

Dutch

Etymology

From goud (“gold”) +‎ mijn (“mine”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑu̯t.mɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: goud‧mijn
  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯tmɛi̯n

Noun

goudmijn f (plural goudmijnen, diminutive goudmijntje n)

  1. (literally) goldmine (mine where gold ore is extracted)
  2. (figuratively) goldmine (source of rich, easy profit)
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