aandachtsstreep

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From aandacht +‎ -s- +‎ streep.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaːn.dɑxtˌstreːp/
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  • Hyphenation: aan‧dachts‧streep

Noun

aandachtsstreep f or m (plural aandachtsstrepen, diminutive aandachtsstreepje n)

  1. em dash of en dash, used to denote a break in a sentence or to set off parenthetical statements
    Synonym: gedachtestreep

Usage notes

Commonly used in the diminutive form.

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