worshond

worshond

Afrikaans

FWOTD – 19 November 2018

Etymology

Compound of wors (“sausage”) +‎ hond (“dog”). Compare English wiener dog.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɔ(ː)rs.ɦɔnt/

Noun

worshond (plural worshonde, diminutive worshondjie)

1. dachshund
   • 2007, Emile Joubert, Kouefront. Kortverhale, page 94.

     Albei worshonde is swart met bruin merke om die ken, pote en boude.

     Both dachshunds are black with brown blots around the chin, legs and buttocks.