Dutch

Noun

doolhof m, n ‎(plural doolhoven, diminutive doolhofje n)

1. (literally) A labyrinth, maze
2. (figuratively) Any similarly complex and/or confusing construction, lay-out, situation etc.

   Wie vindt z'n weg nog in de doolhof van wetten?

   Who still finds his way trough the maze of legislation?

Derived terms

• doolhofsgewijs

Related terms

• dool
• verdoold (adjective)
• binnenhof n
• gerechtshof n
• lusthof m
• neerhof n