bouwsteen

== Dutch == === Etymology === From bouwen +‎ steen. Compare German Baustein. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯ˌsteːn/ Hyphenation: bouw‧steen === Noun === bouwsteen m (plural bouwstenen, diminutive bouwsteentje n) (figuratively) building block (component that is part of a larger system)