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''Closed compound words'' | |||
'''Example:''' apel + juus = apeljuus ⇄ applejuice | '''Example:''' apel + juus = apeljuus ⇄ applejuice | ||
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''Open compound words'' | |||
Many open compound words function as nouns and are formed by combining a noun with another noun or with an adjective. | Many open compound words function as nouns and are formed by combining a noun with another noun or with an adjective. | ||
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''Hyphenated compound words'' | |||
Hyphens are often used when a compound modifies a noun or verb. | Hyphens are often used when a compound modifies a noun or verb. | ||