dubbeltje
Dutch
Etymology
Already attested in the 17th century. From dubbel (“double”) + -tje (diminutive). Named for having twice the value of a stuiver.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdʏ.bəl.tjə/
(file) - Hyphenation: dub‧bel‧tje
Noun
dubbeltje n (plural dubbeltjes)
- Dutch coin of 10 cents (0.10 guilders or euros)
- Synonyms: beisje, duppie
Derived terms
- duppie