toevlucht

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch toevlucht. Equivalent to toe +‎ vlucht.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈtu.vlʏxt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: toe‧vlucht

Noun[edit]

toevlucht f or m (plural toevluchten)

  1. recourse (place or person where one seeks refuge or aid)

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: toevlug
  • West Frisian: taflecht (calque)