uitkomst

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Dutch

Etymology

From uit +‎ komst or uitkomen +‎ -st.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈœy̯t.kɔmst/
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  • Hyphenation: uit‧komst

Noun

uitkomst f (plural uitkomsten)

  1. an outcome, a result
    Synonyms: gevolg, resultaat
    De commissie deed wel onderzoek naar de zaak, maar hield de uitkomst geheim.
    The committee did investigate the matter, but kept the outcome a secret.
  2. a solution or relief, a means or opportunity to resolve a problem
    Faillissement dreigde, maar een steunactie van de klanten bood uitkomst.
    Bankruptcy was imminent, but a support campaign by the customers offered relief.

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: uitkoms
  • West Frisian: útkomst