werkpaard

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of werken +‎ paard.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛrk.paːrt/
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  • Hyphenation: werk‧paard

Noun

werkpaard n (plural werkpaarden, diminutive werkpaardje n)

  1. A workhorse.
  2. (figuratively) A diligent, hard-working person or piece of equipment.
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