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Etymology
From Dutch onbekend, from Middle Dutch onbekent. Equivalent to on- + bekend.
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onbekend (attributive onbekende, comparative onbekender, superlative onbekendste)
- unknown
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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch onbekent. Equivalent to on- + bekend.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɔn.bəˈkɛnt/
- Hyphenation: on‧be‧kend
- Rhymes: -ɛnt
Adjective
onbekend (comparative onbekender, superlative onbekendst)
- unknown
- De oorsprong van het artefact is onbekend. ― The origin of the artifact is unknown.
- Er is een onbekend nummer dat mij belt. ― An unknown number is calling me.
- De onbekende plant groeit in de tuin. ― The unknown plant is growing in the garden.
- anonymous
- De auteur van het boek bleef onbekend. ― The author of the book remained anonymous.
- Er is een onbekend bericht op het bord. ― There's an anonymous message on the board.
- Ze kreeg een onbekende brief in de post. ― She received an anonymous letter in the mail.
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