creatuur

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch creature, from Latin creātūra, from creō (“to create”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkreː.aːˈtyːr/

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• Hyphenation: cre‧a‧tuur
• Rhymes: -yːr

Noun

creatuur n (plural creaturen, diminutive creatuurtje n)

1. creature

   Synonym: schepsel

2. monster, monstrous or loathsome creature

   Synonyms: gedrocht, monster

Descendants

• Negerhollands: kreatuur

Noun

creatuur f (plural creaturen, diminutive creatuurtje n)

1. creation

   Synonym: schepping

See also

• creatie