bliksemstraal

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch bliksemstraal. Equivalent to bliksem (lightning) +‎ straal (beam, ray).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈblək.səmˌstrɑːl/
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Noun

bliksemstraal (plural bliksemstrale, diminutive bliksemstraaltjie)

  1. lightning bolt; lightning flash

Synonyms

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of bliksem (lightning) +‎ straal (beam, ray).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈblɪk.səmˌstraːl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: blik‧sem‧straal

Noun

bliksemstraal m or f (plural bliksemstralen, diminutive bliksemstraaltje n)

  1. lightning bolt
    Synonym: bliksemschicht

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: bliksemstraal