luitenant

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch luitenant, from Middle Dutch lieutenant, from Middle French lieutenant, from Old French .

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌlœi̯təˈnɐnt/

Noun

luitenant (plural luitenants)

  1. lieutenant

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lieutenant, from Middle French lieutenant, from Old French .

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌlœy̯.təˈnɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: lui‧te‧nant
  • Rhymes: -ɑnt

Noun

luitenant m (plural luitenanten or luitenants, diminutive luitenantje n)

  1. lieutenant

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: luitenant
  • Indonesian: letnan

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