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Dutch
Etymology
From geruststellen + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɣəˈrʏstˌ(s)tɛlɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: ge‧rust‧stel‧ling
Noun
geruststelling f (plural geruststellingen)
- a relief, a reassurance (something that puts the mind at ease)
Ik was er eerst bang voor om door een vreemde vermoord te worden, maar het is een hele geruststelling nu ik weet dat moord door een partner veel waarschijnlijker is.- I used to be afraid of being murdered by a stranger, but it is a big relief that now I know that murder by a partner is far more probable.