gruweldaad

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch gruweldaad. Equivalent to gruwel (abomination, horror) +‎ daad (action, deed).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈχry.vəlˌdɑːt/

Noun

gruweldaad (plural gruweldade)

  1. horrific action, abominable deed

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of gruwel (abomination, horror) +‎ daad (action, deed).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣry.əlˌdaːt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: gru‧wel‧daad

Noun

gruweldaad f (plural gruweldaden, diminutive gruweldaadje n)

  1. horrific action, abominable deed

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: gruweldaad