doodskist

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From dood (dead) +‎ -s- +‎ kist (chest).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːtskɪst/
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  • Hyphenation: doods‧kist

Noun

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doodskist f (plural doodskisten, diminutive doodskistje n)

  1. coffin
    Dat is nog maar eens een nagel in mijn doodskist.
    That is just another nail in my coffin.

Descendants

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  • Jersey Dutch: dôtkäst