gemaal

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈmaːl/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -aːl
  • Hyphenation: ge‧maal

Etymology 1

Borrowed from German Gemahl, from Middle High German gemahele, from Old High German gimahalo. Compare Old Dutch gemahela, which didn't persist into Middle Dutch.

Noun

gemaal m (plural gemaals or gemalen, diminutive gemaaltje n, feminine gemalin)

  1. (in titles) A consort.
  2. A husband.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch gemael. Equivalent to ge- +‎ malen.

Noun

gemaal n (plural gemalen, diminutive gemaaltje n)

  1. The act or process of grinding (of grain).
  2. A pump house, mill, pumping-engine or several of these used for draining polders.
Derived terms
  • benedengemaal
  • bovengemaal
  • dieselgemaal
  • hoofdgemaal
  • hulpgemaal
  • stoomgemaal
  • windgemaal
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