goudmijn
Dutch
Etymology
From goud (“gold”) + mijn (“mine”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɣɑu̯t.mɛi̯n/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: goud‧mijn
- Rhymes: -ɑu̯tmɛi̯n
Noun
goudmijn f (plural goudmijnen, diminutive goudmijntje n)
- (literally) goldmine (mine where gold ore is extracted)
- (figuratively) goldmine (source of rich, easy profit)
Related terms
- goudkoorts