beschermengel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of beschermen +‎ engel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈsxɛrmˌɛ.ŋəl/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧scherm‧en‧gel

Noun

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beschermengel m (plural beschermengelen, diminutive beschermengeltje n)

  1. a guardian angel (tutelary angel)
  2. (figuratively) a guardian angel (protector, minder)

Synonyms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: beskermengel
  • → West Frisian: beskermingel (calque)
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