ochtend

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ochtent, earlier ochte, from Old Dutch *ūhto, from Proto-Germanic *unhtwǭ. Compare regional German Uchte, Old English ūhta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔxtənt/
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  • Hyphenation: och‧tend

Noun

ochtend m (plural ochtenden, diminutive ochtendje n)

  1. morning
    Elke ochtend drink ik koffie.Every morning I drink coffee.
    De ochtenden in de winter zijn erg koud.The mornings in winter are very cold.
    Het was een rustig ochtendje voor mij.It was a quiet little morning for me.
  2. part of day shortly after awakening

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: oggend
  • Jersey Dutch: óxtent

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