sinsbou

Afrikaans

/ˈsəns.bœu̯/

noun
Definitions
  • (grammar) syntax, sentence structure

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish zinsbouw compound from Afrikaans sin (sentence) + Afrikaans -s- + Afrikaans bou (construction, cultivation).

Origin

Afrikaans

bou

Gloss

construction, cultivation

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