betekenis

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch betekenis, from Middle Dutch betêkenesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈtiə̯kənəs/
  • (file)

Noun

betekenis (plural betekenisse)

  1. understanding; meaning; content
  2. intended effect
  3. importance; significance and weight

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch betêkenesse. Equivalent to betekenen (to mean) + -nis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈteː.kə.nɪs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: be‧te‧ke‧nis

Noun

betekenis f (plural betekenissen, diminutive betekenisje n)

  1. meaning
    –Wat is de betekenis van dit woord?
    –Het heeft verscheidene betekenissen.
    –What is the meaning of this word?
    –It has several meanings.
  2. significance, importance

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: betekenis
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