Uncle

"Uncle" in Dutch

nonkel

(brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent)

oom

(brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent)

oompje

(source of advice, encouragement, or help)

pandjesbaas

(UK informal: pawnbroker — see also pawnbroker)

suikeroom

(source of advice, encouragement, or help)

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