preek

• IPA^(key): /prɪə̯k/

From Dutch preek, from Middle Dutch predike with loss of intervocalic -d-. Equivalent to a deverbal from etymology 2.

preek (plural preke)

1. sermon

From Dutch preken, from prediken with loss of intervocalic -d-, from Middle Dutch prēdiken, from Old Dutch predicon, from Latin praedicō.

preek (present preek, present participle prekende, past participle gepreek)

1. to preach

From Middle Dutch predike with loss of intervocalic -d-.

• IPA^(key): /preːk/

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• Hyphenation: preek
• Rhymes: -eːk

preek f (plural preken, diminutive preekje n)

1. sermon

   Synonyms: sermoen, predicatie

2. lecture (spoken lesson, also in a negative sense)

   Synonyms: sermoen, predicatie

• preken

• Afrikaans: preek
• Negerhollands: preek

• keper