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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch verheffinge. Equivalent to verheffen + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /vɛrˈɦɛ.fɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: ver‧hef‧fing
Noun
verheffing f (plural verheffingen, diminutive verheffinkje n)
- lifting up, the act of raising
- edification, uplifting through education or cultural influence
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