luik

Meaning

Noun

1. (neuter) hatch
2. (neuter) shutter
3. (neuter) panel, as in a triptych
4. (figuratively, neuter) first-rank section, part (of few), e.g. chapter of a plan

Verb

1. (first-person, form-of, indicative, present, singular) inflection of luiken:
2. (form-of, indicative, present, second-person, singular) inflection of luiken:
3. (form-of, imperative) inflection of luiken:

Concepts

shutter

skylight

porthole

hatch

panel

trapdoor

clearness

flap

port hole

blind

Synonyms

dakraam

patrijspoort

vensterblind

blind

sorteerplankje

deel

fase

ooglid

Pronounced as (IPA)

/lœy̯k/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: luke

Cognate with German: Luke

In summary

From Middle Dutch luke, from the (now obsolete) verb luiken. Cognate with German Luke.

Sentences

In het geval dat de boot lekt moet je het luik onmiddellijk sluiten .

In the event that the boat leaks, close the hatch immediately.