bedrag

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Danish

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From Middle Low German bedrēg, derived from the verb Middle Low German bedrēgen, borrowed to Danish bedrage. Compare also German Betrug. The Danish form has been assimilated to the native word drag.

Noun

bedrag n (singular definite bedraget, plural indefinite bedrag)

  1. deceit, deception, fraud
Declension

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

bedrag

  1. imperative of bedrage

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bedrach. Equivalent to a deverbal from bedragen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈdrɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧drag
  • Rhymes: -ɑx

Noun

bedrag n (plural bedragen, diminutive bedragje n)

  1. amount of money
    Op deze rekening staat geen bedrag.
    There is no amount on this invoice.
    Dat is een stevig bedrag.
    That's a hefty sum.

Derived terms