afkomst

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Dutch

Etymology

From afkomen +‎ -st.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑf.kɔmst/
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  • Hyphenation: af‧komst

Noun

afkomst f (plural afkomsten, diminutive afkomstje n)

  1. origin, birth, descent

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: afkoms
  • Negerhollands: afkomst