wildernis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wildernisse, from wilt + -nisse (modern Dutch wild +‎ -nis). The -r- has been added by anology with hindernis and duisternis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɪldərnɪs/
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Noun

wildernis f (plural wildernissen, diminutive wildernisje n)

  1. wilderness
    Synonyms: bush, bush bush
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