bescheid

See also: Bescheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bescheit. Equivalent to a deverbal from bescheiden.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈsxɛi̯t/

• Audio:

  (file)

• Hyphenation: be‧scheid
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯t
• Homophone: beschijt

Noun

bescheid n (plural bescheiden)

1. reply, response
2. document, file
3. soundness of mind, good judgement

Usage notes

• In the meaning “document, file” it is commonly used in the plural form.

Derived terms

• bescheidschrift