misdaad

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Etymology

From Dutch misdaad, from Middle Dutch misdaet, from Old Dutch *misdād (“misdeed”), from Proto-Germanic *missadēdiz.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈməs.dɑːt/
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Noun

misdaad (plural misdade)

  1. crime

Derived terms

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch misdaet, from Old Dutch *misdād (“misdeed”), from Proto-Germanic *missadēdiz < *missa- (“mis-”) + *dēdiz (“deed, act”). Equivalent to mis- +‎ daad or misdoen (“to misdo”) +‎ -d (“verbal noun”). Cognate with Old Saxon misdād (“misdeed”), German Missetat, West Frisian misdied, English misdeed, Danish misdåd. More at misdeed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪzdaːt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: mis‧daad

Noun

misdaad f (plural misdaden, diminutive misdaadje n)

  1. (Belgium, law) felony
    Synonym: misdrijf

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