pompstukje

Pompstukje is a Dutch noun formed from pomp (pump) and stukje (a small piece), used informally to refer to a small pump-related component or accessory. Because Dutch compounds freely, the exact object described as a pompstukje can vary by context, region, and field. The term is more common in everyday speech than in formal technical writing, where more precise terms are preferred.

Etymology and form

The word uses the diminutive suffix -tje, signaling a small version of a pump-related part. Plural form is pompstukjes.

Usage and meanings

In everyday language, pompstukje often designates a small nozzle or adaptor on a pump, such as the head that attaches to an air valve or a tiny connector used with hoses. In consumer and mechanical contexts, it may refer to any small fitting, attachment, or accessory that enables pumping, inflating, or transferring air or fluid. Because the expression is informal, its exact referent can differ between households and industries. In marketing or product descriptions, pompstukje can be used to indicate an included small piece or accessory that accompanies a pump.

Limitations

As a colloquial term, pompstukje lacks a single fixed definition and is not typically used in precise technical manuals. When precise terminology is required, speakers prefer specific labels like nozzle, adapter, valve, or connector.

See also

Pomp, Nozzle, Valve, Adapter, Pump.