mijlpaal

 

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mijlpaal

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Compound of mijl +‎ paal.

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛi̯l.paːl/

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• Hyphenation: mijl‧paal

mijlpaal m (plural mijlpalen, diminutive mijlpaaltje n)

1. (figurative) milestone (something that marks an important or notable occasion)
2. (literal) milepost, milestone (milepost or other object marking a mile distance of one mile)