gunsteling

Dutch

Etymology

From gunst (favour, benefit) +‎ -e- +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣʏn.stəˌlɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: gun‧ste‧ling

Noun

gunsteling m (plural gunstelingen, diminutive gunstelingetje n)

  1. beneficiary (someone who receives a favour or benefits)

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: gunsteling