commotie

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch commotie, from Middle French commocion, from Latin commōtiō, from commōtus, perfect passive participle of commoveō.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkɔˈmoː.(t)si/

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• Hyphenation: com‧mo‧tie
• Rhymes: -oːtsi

Noun

commotie f (uncountable)

1. commotion (agitation).

   Er ontstond nogal wat commotie toen de atlete werd gediskwalificeerd.

   There was considerable commotion when the athlete was disqualified.

Synonyms

• oproer
• opschudding