koopman

See also: Koopman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch côopman, from Old Dutch kōpman, from Proto-Germanic *kaupamann-, equivalent to koop +‎ 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. male merchant, merchantman

Derived terms
  • koopmanschap
  • marktkoopman
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