boswerker

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch boswerker. Equivalent to bos (“forest”) +‎ werker (“worker”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔsˌvɛr.kər/
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Noun

boswerker (plural boswerkers, diminutive boswerkertjie)

  1. lumberjack, woodcutter
  2. forest worker

Dutch

Etymology

From bos (“forest”) +‎ werker (“worker”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔsˌʋɛr.kər/
  • Hyphenation: bos‧wer‧ker

Noun

boswerker m (plural boswerkers, diminutive boswerkertje n, feminine boswerkster)

  1. lumberjack, woodcutter
  2. forest worker

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: boswerker
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