medicijn

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch medicine, from Latin medicīna.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /meː.diˈsɛi̯n/
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯n
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  • Hyphenation: me‧di‧cijn

Noun

medicijn n (plural medicijnen, diminutive medicijntje n)

  1. medicine, cure, medication (substance)
    Er is nog geen goed medicijn tegen die ziekte.
    At the moment there is no good medicine yet against that disease.
    Ik ben vergeten mijn medicijn in te nemen.
    I have forgotten to take my medication.

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: medisyn
  • Negerhollands: medicin

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