gelegenheid

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch gelegenheit. Equivalent to gelegen +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈleː.ɣə(n)ˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧le‧gen‧heid

Noun

gelegenheid f (plural gelegenheden, diminutive gelegenheidje n)

  1. occasion, opportunity
    Ik heb nog niet de gelegenheid gehad naar je rapport te kijken.
    I have not yet had the opportunity to take a look at your report.
  2. venue such as a restaurant
    Mijn vaders restaurant is een populaire (uitgaans-)gelegenheid.
    My father's restaurant is a popular venue.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: gelegenheit, gelegenheid