kribbe

Dutch

Alternative forms

• krib

Pronunciation

• (deprecated use of |lang= parameter) IPA^(key): /ˈkrɪ.bə/
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Noun

kribbe f (plural kribben, diminutive kribbetje n)

1. A manger, crib.
2. (dated) A simple, unadorned bed.
3. (Belgium) A nursery, crèche.
4. (Netherlands) A breakwater, usually in a river or other stream.
5. (very often as krib) A stall, a compartment in a stable.

Synonyms

(manger):

• trog
• voederbak
• voerbak

(nursery):

• crèche
• kinderdagverblijf
• kinderkribbe
• kinderopvang

Derived terms

• de kont tegen de krib gooien