droefenis

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch droefnisse. Equivalent to droef (sad) +‎ -e- (-ness) +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdru.fəˌnɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: droe‧fe‧nis

Noun

droefenis f (plural droefenissen)

  1. sadness

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: droefnis, druefnis