duikweg

Afrikaans
FWOTD – 16 June 2021

Etymology

Compound of duik +‎ weg.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdœi̯k.vɛx/

Noun

duikweg (plural duikweë)

  1. A tunnel.
    • 2016, Chanette Paul, Offerande, part 2 of the Offer series, LAPA Uitgewers.
      Caz kom tot stilstand en sorg dat sy met haar rug na die donker duikweg staan.
      Caz comes to a standstill and makes sure that she stands with her back towards the dark tunnel.
    Synonym: tonnel
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