schiksel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From schikken (to arrange, to order, to decide) +‎ -sel (suffix indicating the result of an action).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɪk.səl/
  • Hyphenation: schik‧sel

Noun

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schiksel m (plural schiksels, diminutive schikseltje n)

  1. (archaic) destiny, fate
    Synonyms: lot, noodlot
  2. (obsolete) decision, decree
    Synonyms: lot, beschikking

Descendants

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  • German: Schicksal