verzorgingshuis

Dutch

Etymology

From verzorging +‎ -s- +‎ huis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vərˈzɔr.ɣɪŋsˌɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: ver‧zor‧gings‧huis

Noun

verzorgingshuis n (plural verzorgingshuizen, diminutive verzorgingshuisje n)

  1. rest home, nursing home (small-scale, home-like place of residence that provides assistance with daily activities and GP-type medical care to people who require low-dependency care)
    Synonym: verzorgingstehuis
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