creatuur

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch creature, from Latin creātūra, from creō (“to create”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkreː.aːˈtyːr/
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  • Hyphenation: cre‧a‧tuur
  • Rhymes: -yːr

Noun

creatuur n (plural creaturen, diminutive creatuurtje n)

  1. creature
    Synonym: schepsel
  2. monster, monstrous or loathsome creature
    Synonyms: gedrocht, monster

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: kreatuur

Noun

creatuur f (plural creaturen, diminutive creatuurtje n)

  1. creation
    Synonym: schepping

See also

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