betekenis

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Etymology

From Dutch betekenis, from Middle Dutch betêkenesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈtiə̯kənəs/
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Noun

betekenis (plural betekenisse)

  1. understanding; meaning; content
  2. intended effect
  3. importance; significance and weight

Dutch

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch betêkenesse. Equivalent to betekenen (“to mean”) +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈteː.kə.nɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧te‧ke‧nis

Noun

betekenis f (plural betekenissen, diminutive betekenisje n)

  1. meaning
    De betekenis van dit woord is "betekenis" in het Engels.
    The meaning of this word is "meaning" in English.
    De betekenis van dit symbool is onbekend.
    The meaning of this symbol is unknown.
    De betekenis van dit gebaar kan verschillen in verschillende culturen.
    The meaning of this gesture can vary in different cultures.
  2. significance, importance
    De betekenis van deze traditie gaat terug tot eeuwen geleden.
    The significance of this tradition dates back centuries.
    De betekenis van deze ontdekking kan de loop van de geschiedenis veranderen.
    The importance of this discovery can change the course of history.

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  • Afrikaans: betekenis
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