barmhartigheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch barmharticheit. Equivalent to barmhartig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌbɑrmˈɦɑr.təx.ɦɛi̯t/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: barm‧har‧tig‧heid

Noun

barmhartigheid f (plural barmhartigheden)

  1. (an act of) mercy
  2. (an act of) charity

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: barmhartigheid
  • Negerhollands: barmhertigheit, barmhertigheid
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