blijheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch blijtheid. Equivalent to blij +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈblɛi̯ɦɛi̯t/
• (Belgium) IPA^(key): [ˈblɛːɦɛːt]
• (Netherlands) IPA^(key): [ˈblɛiɦɛit]

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• Hyphenation: blij‧heid
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯ɦɛi̯t

Noun

blijheid f (uncountable, no diminutive)

1. happiness

   Synonyms: blijdschap, vreugde

Descendants

• Afrikaans: blyheid