kerstgedachte

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kerst +‎ gedachte.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɛrst.xəˌdɑx.tə/

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• Hyphenation: kerst‧ge‧dach‧te

Noun

kerstgedachte f (plural kerstgedachten)

1. Christmas spirit, seasonal goodwill, Christmas cheer (the notion that charity or solidarity should in particular be practiced around Christmas)

   De kerstgedachte is om liefde en vriendelijkheid te verspreiden. ― The Christmas spirit is to spread love and kindness.

   Tijdens de feestdagen moeten we de kerstgedachte levend houden. ― During the festive season, we should keep the seasonal goodwill alive.

   Dit geschenk wordt gegeven in de ware kerstgedachte. ― This gift is given in the true Christmas cheer.