ondier

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch ondier, from Middle Dutch ondier. Equivalent to on- +‎ dier.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔn.dir/

Noun

ondier (plural ondiere, diminutive ondiertjie)

1. A vermin, a nasty or unwanted beast; a monster.

   Synonyms: gedrog, monster

Related terms

• ongedierte

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ondier. Equivalent to on- +‎ dier. Compare German Untier.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔn.diːr/

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• Hyphenation: on‧dier

Noun

ondier n (plural ondieren, diminutive ondiertje n)

1. A vermin, a nasty or unwanted beast; a monster.

   Synonyms: gedrocht, monster, wangedrocht

Related terms

• ongedierte

Descendants

• Afrikaans: ondier