scheiding

See also: Scheiding

Dutch

Etymology

From scheiden +‎ -ing. Cognate to English shedding.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɛi̯.dɪŋ/
  • scheiding(file)
  • Hyphenation: schei‧ding
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯dɪŋ

Noun

scheiding f (plural scheidingen, diminutive scheidinkje n)

  1. (between objects) separation
  2. A divorce.
    • 1992, A. F. Th. van der Heijden, Weerborstels, Em. Querido's Uitgeverij, page 36:
      'Ze liggen in scheiding,' hoorde ik geregeld fluisteren in de familie.
      'They are in the process of divorce ', I often heard family members whisper.
  3. A parting, a part (hairstyle).

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Descendants
  • Negerhollands: skeijing
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