doodsteek

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch dôotsteke. Equivalent to dood +‎ steek.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːt.steːk/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: dood‧steek

Noun[edit]

doodsteek m (plural doodsteken)

  1. A fatal stab.
  2. (figurative) Anything fatal or highly damaging to someone or something; a deathblow.