beginsel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch beginsel. Equivalent to beginnen +‎ -sel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈɣɪn.səl/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧gin‧sel
  • Rhymes: -ɪnsəl

Noun

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beginsel n (plural beginselen or beginsels, diminutive beginseltje n)

  1. principle
    Synonym: principe

Derived terms

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