wildernis

See also: Wildernis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wildernisse, from wilt + -nisse (modern Dutch wild +‎ -nis). The -r- has been added by anology with hindernis and duisternis; compare German Wildnis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɪldərˌnɪs/

• Audio:

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• Hyphenation: wil‧der‧nis

Noun

wildernis f (plural wildernissen, diminutive wildernisje n)

1. wilderness

   Synonyms: bush, bush bush, ruigte, woestenij

Descendants

• Afrikaans: wildernis
• Negerhollands: wildnes