jaartelling

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Dutch

Etymology

From jaar (year) +‎ telling (counting).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjaːrˌtɛ.lɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: jaar‧tel‧ling

Noun

jaartelling f (plural jaartellingen)

  1. calendar era, year numbering
    Synonym: jaarrekening
    De Gregoriaanse jaartelling wordt wereldwijd gebruikt.The Gregorian calendar era is used worldwide.
    Verschillende culturen hebben verschillende jaartellingen.Different cultures have different year numberings.
    De islamitische jaartelling begint met de Hijra.The Islamic calendar era begins with the Hijra.