betoog

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈtoːx/

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• Hyphenation: be‧toog
• Rhymes: -oːx

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch betooch. Equivalent to a deverbal neutrum from betogen.

Noun

betoog n (plural betogen, diminutive betoogje n)

1. argument, plea (subjective discourse in which one argues in favour of something)
2. (historical) proof, evidence
3. (obsolete) demonstration, act of showing

Hyponyms

• (plea): essay

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

betoog

1. first-person singular present indicative of betogen
2. imperative of betogen

Anagrams

• beoogt