bouwsteen

Dutch

Etymology

From bouwen +‎ steen. Compare German Baustein.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯ˌsteːn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bouw‧steen

Noun

bouwsteen m (plural bouwstenen, diminutive bouwsteentje n)

  1. (figuratively) building block (component that is part of a larger system)
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