verduistering
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From verduisteren + -ing.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
verduistering f (plural verduisteringen, diminutive verduisteringetje n or verduisterinkje n)
- darkening
- embezzlement
- blackout; the mandatory blinding of all light emanating from houses to prevent bombing raids during the WW II occupation
Derived terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
- → Indonesian: penggelapan (“embezzlement”, literally “darkening”) (semantic loan)