bouwvak

Dutch

Etymology

From bouwen (“to build, construct”) +‎ vak (“trade, profession”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbɑu̯.vɑk/
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Hyphenation: bouw‧vak

Noun

bouwvak n (plural bouwvakken)

The construction business, trade
The builder's profession, métier

Synonyms

(business) bouw m, bouwbedrijf n, bouwnijverheid f, bouwsector m, constructie f

Noun

bouwvak m (plural bouwvakken)

The construction workers' summer holidays

Derived terms

bouwvakker m

Related terms

bouwlustig (adjective)
woningbouw m
vakbond m
vakkundig (adjective)
vakwerk n

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