zinnigheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch sinnicheit. Equivalent to zinnig (“sensible”) +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzɪ.nəxˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: zin‧nig‧heid

Noun

zinnigheid f (plural zinnigheden, diminutive zinnigheidje n)

  1. the quality of being sensible, sensibleness; something that possesses this quality
  2. (informal) lust, desire
    Ik heb geen zinnigheid in deze vrouw.: I have no interest in this woman.

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