Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch ēetcāmere. Equivalent to etenkamer.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈeːtˌkaː.mər/
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  • Hyphenation: eet‧ka‧mer

Noun

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eetkamer f (plural eetkamers, diminutive eetkamertje n)

  1. dining room

Usage notes

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This word is used only for relatively small dining rooms in a modestly sized residence. A dining room in a hotel or a mansion is called eetzaal.

See also

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