vervaarnis

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • vervaernis
  • verveernis

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vervaernisse. Equivalent to vervaren +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vərˌvaːr.nɪs/
  • Hyphenation: ver‧vaar‧nis

Noun

vervaarnis f (plural vervaarnissen)

  1. (obsolete) fear (emotion or sensation of being afraid)