doodsteek

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Dutch

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From Middle Dutch dôotsteke. Equivalent to dood +‎ steek.

Pronunciation

[edit]
  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːt.steːk/
  • Audio:(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.