troffel

== Dutch == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtrɔfəl/ Hyphenation: trof‧fel === Etymology 1 === Modified from truweel, by analogy with schoffel and gaffel. Cognate with English trowel. ==== Alternative forms ==== troevel troefel trufel truffel ==== Noun ==== troffel m (plural troffels, diminutive troffeltje n) trowel scoop of resembling shape, as used for gardening ===== Synonyms ===== truweel (scoop): schep ===== Derived terms ===== === Etymology 2 === Akin to troeven. ==== Alternative forms ==== troevel ==== Noun ==== troffel m (plural troffels, diminutive troffeltje n) blow, hit beating