leergeld

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of leren (“to learn”) +‎ geld (“money, payment”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈleːr.ɣɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: leer‧geld

Noun[edit]

leergeld n (plural leergelden)

  1. A fee for lessons, education.
    Synonym: lesgeld
  2. The metaphorical price for some life lesson, wisdom or information.
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