godshuis

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch godshuus. Equivalent to god (god) +‎ -s- (house, genitival interfix) +‎ huis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɔts.ɦœy̯s/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: gods‧huis

Noun

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godshuis n (plural godshuizen, diminutive godshuisje n)

  1. a house of worship (building for religious services)
  2. (now Belgium) a hospice, a charitable institution providing housing to the elderly, the infirm, etc.
    Synonym: gasthuis