oponthoud

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Dutch

Etymology

From 16th century. Calque of German Aufenthalt.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔp.ɔntˌɦɑu̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: op‧ont‧houd

Noun

oponthoud n (plural oponthouden, diminutive oponthoudje n)

  1. delay, relent
  2. (archaic) lodgings, place where one resides