duisternis

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Etymology

From Dutch duisternis, from Middle Dutch duusternesse, from Old Dutch thiusternussi. Equivalent to duister +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdœi̯s.tərˌnəs/

Noun

duisternis (plural duisternisse)

  1. darkness

Dutch

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch duusternesse, from Old Dutch thiusternussi. Equivalent to duister +‎ -nis. Cognate to German Düsternis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdœy̯stərˌnɪs/
  • audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: duis‧ter‧nis

Noun

duisternis f (plural duisternissen)

  1. darkness

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: duisternis