maneschijn

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch maneschijn. Equivalent to maan +‎ -e- +‎ schijn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmaːnəˌsxɛi̯n/
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  • Hyphenation: ma‧ne‧schijn

Noun

maneschijn m (uncountable)

  1. moonshine, moonlight (light from the moon)

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: maanskyn
  • Negerhollands: maanskien