Words with Root “reparatie” in Dutch

The word 'reparatiebedrijven' is syllabified as re-pa-ra-tie-be-drij-ven, following Dutch rules that prioritize open syllables and treat diphthongs as single units. Stress falls on 'drij'. It's a compound noun meaning 'repair companies', formed from 'reparatie' (repair), 'be-' (prefix indicating operation), and 'drijven' (to operate) with the plural suffix '-en'.