halszaak

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of hals (neck, capital punishment, survival) +‎ zaak ((court) case).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑl.saːk/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: hals‧zaak

Noun

halszaak f (plural halszaken, diminutive halszaakje n)

  1. A trial for a capital crime, where the accused risks the death penalty.
  2. Any crucial, decisive matter, of grave consequence.

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