vuurstaking

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vuur (“fire”) +‎ staking (“cessation”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌvyrˈstaː.kɪŋ/
  • Hyphenation: vuur‧sta‧king

Noun

vuurstaking f (plural vuurstakingen, diminutive vuurstakinkje n)

  1. armistice, ceasefire
    Synonyms: bestand, staakt-het-vuren, wapenstilstand
    • 2011, “Guardiola toast op nieuwe Masía”, in Fan Club Barcelona‎:
      “Tot slot werd Guardiola gevraagd naar zijn mening over de ETA aankondiging van een permanente vuurstaking. […] ”
      Finally Guardiola was asked for his opinion on ETA's announcement of a permanent ceasefire. […]
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