weesgegroet
Dutch
Etymology
From wees (“be [imperative]”) + gegroet (“greeted/saluted”).
Pronunciation
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: wees‧ge‧groet
Noun
weesgegroet n (plural weesgegroeten, diminutive weesgegroetje n)
- (Roman Catholicism) the Catholic prayer Hail Mary, after its (merged) first words
Synonyms
- Ave Maria n (Latinate)
See also
- Onze Vader n