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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch gelegenheit. Equivalent to gelegen + -heid.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɣəˈleː.ɣə(n)ˌɦɛi̯t/
- Hyphenation: ge‧le‧gen‧heid
Noun
gelegenheid f (plural gelegenheden, diminutive gelegenheidje n)
- 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.
- Venue such as a restaurant.
Mijn vaders restaurant is een populaire (uitgaans-)gelegenheid.- My father's restaurant is a popular venue.
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