koopman

See also: Koopman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch côopman, from Old Dutch kōpman, from Proto-West Germanic *kaupamann, equivalent to koop (buy, trade) + man.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkoːp.mɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: koop‧man

Noun

koopman m (plural kooplieden or kooplui or koopmannen, diminutive koopmannetje n, feminine koopvrouw)

  1. A male merchant, merchantman, trader.

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Descendants

  • Negerhollands: koopman
  • Papiamentu: koopman (dated)
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