wildernis

See also: Wildernis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wildernisse, from wilt + -nisse (modern Dutch wild +‎ -nis). The -r- has been added by anology with hindernis and duisternis; compare German Wildnis.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈʋɪldərˌnɪs/
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Hyphenation: wil‧der‧nis

Noun

wildernis f (plural wildernissen, diminutive wildernisje n)

wilderness
Synonyms: bush, bush bush, ruigte, woestenij

Descendants

Afrikaans: wildernis
Negerhollands: wildnes

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