beklemming

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From beklemmen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /bəˈklɛ.mɪŋ/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: be‧klem‧ming
  • Rhymes: -ɛmɪŋ

Noun[edit]

beklemming f (plural beklemmingen)

  1. (historical) inheritable right of use of agricultural ground that one doesn't own, in exchange for rent paid to the owner
    Synonym: beklemrecht
  2. troubling or trying situation, difficulty, oppression