hangmat

Dutch

Etymology

From Spanish hamaca, from Taíno *hamaka, which changed to ham(m)ak and then, via hangmak, to hangmat, literally “hanging mat”. Compare hangen (“to hang”) and mat (“mat”). This development is a case of popular etymology. The first attestation of such an adapted form is in a German text; it is nevertheless believed that the German form is indeed borrowed from Dutch. See Hängematte for more. Compare also English hammock.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑŋmɑt/
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Noun

hangmat f (plural hangmatten, diminutive hangmatje n)

  1. hammock
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