wildernis

See also: Wildernis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wildernisse, from wilt + -nisse (modern Dutch wild +‎ -nis). The -r- has been added by analogy with hindernis and duisternis; compare German Wildnis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɪldərˌnɪs/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: wil‧der‧nis

Noun

wildernis f (plural wildernissen, diminutive wildernisje n)

  1. wilderness
    Synonyms: bush, bush bush, ruigte, woestenij

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: wildernis
  • Negerhollands: wildnes
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