bescherming

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bescherminge. Equivalent to beschermen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəˈsxɛrmɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧scher‧ming
  • Rhymes: -ɛrmɪŋ

Noun

bescherming f (plural beschermingen, diminutive bescherminkje n)

  1. protection (state or quality of being protected)
  2. protection, shelter (something that protects)

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: beskerming
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