besnijdenis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch besnidenesse. Equivalent to besnijden (“to circumcise”) +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈsnɛi̯.dəˌnɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧snij‧de‧nis

Noun

besnijdenis f (plural besnijdenissen)

  1. circumcision
    De besnijdenis blijft een omstreden affaire.
    Circumcision remains a contentious issue.

Synonyms
  • circumcisie

Derived terms
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