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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch erfnesse. Equivalent to erven + -nis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɛr.fəˌnɪs/
- Hyphenation: er‧fe‧nis
Noun
erfenis f (plural erfenissen, diminutive erfenisje n)
- (law) estate, inheritance
- Synonym: nalatenschap
- heritage (e.g. cultural)
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