slaper

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch slaper. Equivalent to slapen +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈslaː.pər/
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Hyphenation: sla‧per
Rhymes: -aːpər

Noun

slaper m (plural slapers, diminutive slapertje n, feminine slaapster)

A sleeper, one who sleeps.
A dyke that doesn't function as a water barrier but is capable of acting as a reserve barrier.
Synonym: slaperdijk

Derived terms

Descendants

Afrikaans: slaper
→ Papiamentu: slaper

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