barmhartigheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch barmharticheit. Equivalent to barmhartig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌbɑrmˈɦɑr.təx.ɦɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: barm‧har‧tig‧heid

Noun

barmhartigheid f (plural barmhartigheden)

1. (an act of) mercy
2. (an act of) charity

Descendants

• Afrikaans: barmhartigheid
• Negerhollands: barmhertigheit, barmhertigheid