gewoonheid

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch gewoonheit. Equivalent to gewoon +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈʋoːnˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧woon‧heid

Noun

gewoonheid f (plural gewoonheden)

  1. normalcy, normalness
    Synonym: normaalheid
  2. (obsolete) custom, habit
    Synonyms: gebruik, gewoonte