beklemming

Dutch

Etymology

From beklemmen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈklɛ.mɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: be‧klem‧ming
• Rhymes: -ɛmɪŋ

Noun

beklemming f (plural beklemmingen)

1. (historical) inheritable right of use of agricultural ground that one doesn't own, in exchange for rent paid to the owner

   Synonym: beklemkrecht

2. troubling or trying situation, difficulty, oppression