skoolmaat

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Etymology

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From Dutch schoolmaat, reinforced by English schoolmate. Equivalent to skool +‎ maat.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈskʊə̯l.mɑːt/

Noun

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skoolmaat (plural skoolmaats, diminutive skoolmaatjie)

  1. A schoolmate.