doodzonde

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch dôotsonde. Equivalent to dood +‎ zonde.

Pronunciation 1[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːtˌsɔn.də/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: dood‧zon‧de

Noun[edit]

doodzonde f (plural doodzonden, diminutive doodzondetje n)

  1. (chiefly Roman Catholicism) A mortal sin.
  2. An unforgivable mistake or crime.
  3. A terrible shame.

Pronunciation 2[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌdoːtˈsɔn.də/
  • Hyphenation: dood‧zon‧de

Adjective[edit]

doodzonde (not comparable)

  1. very wasteful, incredibly wasteful