vrank

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Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch wrang, from Middle Dutch wranc, from Old Dutch *wrang, from Proto-Germanic *wrangaz. The form shows native Afrikaans vr- for Dutch wr- (as in vryf) and -nk for final -ng (as in jonk, lank). Doublet of wrang (bitter, harsh, in figurative senses), which is from written Dutch.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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vrank (attributive vrank, comparative vranker, superlative vrankste)

  1. (of taste) tart, sour, sharp