godheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch godheit, from Old Dutch gothet. Equivalent to god (“god”) +‎ -heid (“-hood, -ness, -ity”),

Compare English godhood, godhead and German Gottheit.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣɔt.ɦɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: god‧heid

Noun

godheid f (plural godheden, diminutive godheidje n)

1. A divinity, deity, male or female
2. (often capitalized: Godheid) The divine nature of God, notably in monotheistic theology

Related terms

• goddelijkheid
• godendom