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Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch erwtje, diminutive of erwt (“pea”).
Pronunciation
Noun
ertjie (plural ertjies or erte, diminutive ertjietjie)
- pea
Usage notes
- Since ertjie is already originally a diminutive, the form ertjietjie is rare.
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