bouwverlof

Dutch

Etymology

From bouw (“construction”) +‎ verlof (“holiday”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯.vɛrˌlɔf/, /ˈbɑu̯.vərˌlɔf/
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  • Hyphenation: bouw‧ver‧lof

Noun

bouwverlof n (plural bouwverloven)

  1. (Belgium) A holiday period of several summer weeks, when most construction firms, their suppliers and other related firms close.
    Synonym: bouwvak
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