bliksemstraal

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch bliksemstraal. Equivalent to bliksem (“lightning”) +‎ straal (“beam, ray”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈblək.səmˌstrɑːl/
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Noun

bliksemstraal (plural bliksemstrale, diminutive bliksemstraaltjie)

  1. lightning bolt; lightning flash

Synonyms

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • blixemstraal (obsolete)
  • blixemstrael (obsolete)

Etymology

Compound of bliksem (“lightning”) +‎ straal (“beam, ray”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈblɪk.səmˌstraːl/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: blik‧sem‧straal

Noun

bliksemstraal m or f (plural bliksemstralen, diminutive bliksemstraaltje n)

  1. lightning bolt [from 16th c.]
    Synonym: bliksemschicht

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: bliksemstraal
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