brandhout

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From branden +‎ hout.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈbrɑnt.ɦɑu̯t/
Audio (file)
Hyphenation: brand‧hout

Noun[edit]

brandhout n (uncountable)

firewood
Het halve bos is gekapt voor brandhout.
Half the forest has been cut down for firewood.
(colloquial) something of very low quality
Deze auto is compleet brandhout.
This car is total rubbish.

Descendants[edit]

Berbice Creole Dutch: branhautu, brandihautu
Negerhollands: brandhout

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