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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of huwelijk + -s- + dwang.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɦy.ʋə.ləksˌdʋɑŋ/, /ˈɦyu̯.ləksˌdʋɑŋ/
- Hyphenation: hu‧we‧lijks‧dwang
Noun
huwelijksdwang m (uncountable)
- forced marriage, marriage under duress
Huwelijksdwang is een schending van de mensenrechten.- Forced marriage is a violation of human rights.
In sommige culturen komt huwelijksdwang helaas nog steeds voor.- In some cultures, forced marriage still occurs.
De regering werkt aan het bestrijden van huwelijksdwang en gedwongen huwelijken.- The government is working to combat forced marriage and forced marriages.