bedrag

• IPA^(key): [b̥eˈd̥ʁɑˀw], [b̥eˈd̥ʁɑwˀ]

From Middle Low German bedrēg, derived from the verb Middle Low German bedrēgen, borrowed to Danish bedrage. Compare also German Betrug. The Danish form has been assimilated to the native word drag.

bedrag n (singular definite bedraget, plural indefinite bedrag)

1. deceit, deception, fraud

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

bedrag

1. imperative of bedrage

From Middle Dutch bedrach. Equivalent to a deverbal from bedragen.

• IPA^(key): /bəˈdrɑx/

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• Hyphenation: be‧drag
• Rhymes: -ɑx

bedrag n (plural bedragen, diminutive bedragje n)

1. amount of money

   Op deze rekening staat geen bedrag.

   There is no amount on this invoice.

   Dat is een stevig bedrag.

   That's a hefty sum.

• geldbedrag
• maandbedrag