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Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch bedoeling. Equivalent to bedoel + -ing.
Pronunciation
Noun
bedoeling (plural bedoelings or bedoelinge (dated))
- intention
Dutch
Etymology
From bedoelen + -ing.
Pronunciation
Noun
bedoeling f (plural bedoelingen, diminutive bedoelinkje n)
- intention (goal, purpose)
- Synonym: (formal) intentie
- Eggcorn of bedoening.
- een gezellige bedoeling ― a cosy situation
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