spreekwoord

Afrikaans

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spreekwoord

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Etymology

From Dutch spreekwoord, from Middle Dutch spreecwort. Equivalent to spreek +‎ woord.

Noun

spreekwoord (plural spreekwoorde, diminutive spreekwoordjie)

1. proverb, saying

Dutch

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spreekwoord

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch spreecwort. Equivalent to spreken +‎ woord. Compare German Sprichwort.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈspreːk.ʋoːrt/

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• Hyphenation: spreek‧woord

Noun

spreekwoord n (plural spreekwoorden, diminutive spreekwoordje n)

1. saying, proverb

Related terms

• spreekwoordelijk

Descendants

• Afrikaans: spreekwoord
• Negerhollands: spreekwoord
• → West Frisian: sprekwurd (calque)