heimwee

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Dutch

Etymology

From heim (home) +‎ wee (pain, longing), calque of German Heimweh.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛi̯mʋeː/
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  • Hyphenation: heim‧wee

Noun

heimwee n (plural heimweeën, diminutive heimweetje n)

  1. homesickness

Descendants

  • Papiamentu: heimwé