hoogtevrees

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch hoogtevrees. Equivalent to hoogte (height) +‎ vrees (fear).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦʊə̯χ.təˌfrɪə̯s/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

hoogtevrees (uncountable)

  1. fear of heights; acrophobia

Synonyms[edit]

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From hoogte +‎ vrees.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːx.təˌvreːs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: hoog‧te‧vrees

Noun[edit]

hoogtevrees f or m (uncountable, diminutive hoogtevreesje n)

  1. acrophobia, fear of heights

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