Dutch word valkuil comes from Dutch kuil (Pit. Pothole.), Dutch vallen
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| kuil | Dutch (nld) | Pit. Pothole. |
| vallen | Dutch (nld) | (auxiliary, with te) to be able to be. (intransitive) to fall, to begin (of a time period). (intransitive) to fall, to tumble. |
| valkuil | Dutch (nld) | Pitfall (hazard in general). Pitfall (type of trap). |