bezigheid

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bēsicheit. Equivalent to bezig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbeː.zəxˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧zig‧heid

Noun

bezigheid f (plural bezigheden, diminutive bezigheidje n)

  1. busyness, occupation, activity

Synonyms

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: beesigheit, beesigheid