bescherming

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bescherminge. Equivalent to beschermen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈsxɛrmɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: be‧scher‧ming
• Rhymes: -ɛrmɪŋ

Noun

bescherming f (plural beschermingen, diminutive bescherminkje n)

1. protection (state or quality of being protected)
2. protection, shelter (something that protects)

Derived terms

• beschermingsfactor
• dierenbescherming
• jeugdbescherming
• kinderbescherming
• rechtsbescherming
• wetsbescherming

Descendants

• Afrikaans: beskerming