ontslag

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Etymology

Deverbal from ontslaan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɔntˈslɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: ont‧slag

Noun

ontslag n (plural ontslagen, diminutive ontslagje n)

  1. discharge
  2. resignation
    De Britse socialistische premier Gordon Brown biedt zijn ontslag aan bij koningin Elizabeth II.The British socialist prime minister Gordon Brown offers his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Caribbean Javanese: ontslakh
  • Indonesian: onslah
  • Papiamentu: òntslag