buitenwerk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbœy̯.tə(n)ˌʋɛrk/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) An outwork, a separate smaller fortification serving to enhance the defence of another fortification.
  • (uncountable) Work outside, outdoor work.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish buiten (outside, in the open, without, outside of, outer, out) + Dutch, Flemish werk (work, product, labour, produce, job, object).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

werk

Gloss

work, product, labour, produce, job, object

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

働

Emoji
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