krijgsgevangenschap

Dutch

Etymology

From krijgsgevangen +‎ -schap. Equivalent to krijg +‎ -s- +‎ gevangenschap.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkrɛixs.xəˌvɑ.ŋə(n).sxɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: krijgs‧ge‧van‧gen‧schap

Noun

krijgsgevangenschap f (uncountable)

  1. captivity as a prisoner of war
    Na de slag werd een groot aantal soldaten gevangen genomen en in krijgsgevangenschap gehouden.
    After the battle, a large number of soldiers were captured and held in captivity.
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