slaapzucht

Dutch

Etymology

Equivalent to slapen (to sleep) + -zucht (pathological desire; sickness). Cognate with German Schlafsucht (narcolepsy; lethargy).

Pronunciation

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Noun

slaapzucht f (uncountable)

  1. (physical) narcolepsy
  2. (mental) lethargy
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