gelegenheid

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch gelegenheit. Equivalent to gelegen +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈleː.ɣə(n)ˌɦɛi̯t/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ge‧le‧gen‧heid

Noun[edit]

gelegenheid f (plural gelegenheden, diminutive gelegenheidje n)

  1. Occasion, opportunity.
    Ik heb nog niet de gelegenheid gehad naar je rapport te kijken.
    I have not yet had the opportunity to take a look at your report.
  2. Venue such as a restaurant.
    Mijn vaders restaurant is een populaire (uitgaans-)gelegenheid.
    My father's restaurant is a popular venue.

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Negerhollands: gelegenheit, gelegenheid