aanval

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Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch aanval.

Noun

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aanval (plural aanvalle)

  1. An act of aggression; assault, attack

Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaːn.vɑl/
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  • Hyphenation: aan‧val

Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch aenval. Equivalent to aan (on) +‎ val (fall).

Noun

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aanval m (plural aanvallen, diminutive aanvalletje n)

  1. an act of aggression; assault, attack
    De aanval op Polen.The attack on Poland.
  2. a sudden convulsion; attack, seizure
Derived terms
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Descendants
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  • Indonesian: anfal

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

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aanval

  1. first-person singular dependent-clause present indicative of aanvallen

Anagrams

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