aanvaring

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Dutch

Etymology

From aanvaren +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaːnˌvaː.rɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: aan‧va‧ring

Noun

aanvaring f (plural aanvaringen, diminutive aanvarinkje n)

  1. collision involving at least one vessel
    De rivier is geblokkeerd als gevolg van een aanvaring tussen twee boten.
    The river is blocked as a result of a collision between two boats.
  2. (figuratively) fight or dispute, confrontation (mostly but not always verbal)
    Ik kwam geregeld in aanvaring met de directeur over het beleid.
    The director and I often quarreled about policy.