gevaar

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Etymology

From Dutch gevaar, from German Gefahr.

Pronunciation

Noun

gevaar (plural gevare)

  1. danger, peril
    Hulle was in groot gevaar.
    They were in serious danger.

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Gefahr.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈvaːr/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ge‧vaar
  • Rhymes: -aːr

Noun

gevaar n (plural gevaren, diminutive gevaartje n)

  1. danger, peril

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: gevaar
  • Negerhollands: gevaar

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