gezicht

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch gesicht, from Old Dutch gisiht. Equivalent to ge- +‎ zicht.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈzɪxt/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧zicht
  • Rhymes: -ɪxt

Noun

gezicht n (plural gezichten, diminutive gezichtje n)

  1. seeing, the ability to observe visually, vision, sight
    Synonym: zicht
  2. face, front-side of a head
    Synonyms: aangezicht, gelaat
  3. sight, visual impression, view, vision
    Synonyms: zicht, uitzicht

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: gesig

References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]