lankmoedigheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lancmoedicheit. Equivalent to lankmoedig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌlɑŋkˈmu.dəx.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: lank‧moe‧dig‧heid

Noun

lankmoedigheid f (uncountable)

  1. (dated) the ability or quality to forgive or endure much, particularly used with reference to God, patience, forebearance
    Synonyms: lankmoed, geduld, verdraagzaamheid, vergevingsgezindheid, zachtmoedigheid, lijdzaamheid

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: langmoedigheit
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