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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)
- deceit, deception, fraud
Declension
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Verb
bedrag
- imperative of bedrage
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch bedrach. Equivalent to a deverbal from bedragen.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bəˈdrɑx/
- Hyphenation: be‧drag
- Rhymes: -ɑx
Noun
bedrag n (plural bedragen, diminutive bedragje n)
- 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