dwaasheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch dwâesheit. Equivalent to dwaas +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʋaːs.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: dwaas‧heid

Noun

dwaasheid f (plural dwaasheden, diminutive dwaasheidje n)

  1. stupidity, foolishness

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: dwaesheid