tranendal

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Dutch

Etymology

From traan (tear) +‎ -en- +‎ dal (dale, valley), calque of Latin vallis lacrimārum. Cf. Middle Dutch dal der tranen.

Pronunciation

Noun

tranendal n (plural tranendalen, diminutive tranendalletje n)

  1. a vale of tears, a place of sorrow
    Synonym: jammerdal

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: tranedal
  • West Frisian: triennedal (calque)