letterkunde

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch letterkunde. Equivalent to letter +‎ -kunde.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɛ.tərˌkœn.də/

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Noun

letterkunde (uncountable)

1. literature

Synonyms

• literatuur

Derived terms

• letterkundig

Dutch

Etymology

From letter +‎ -kunde.

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /ˈlɛ.tərˌkʏn.də/
• Hyphenation: let‧ter‧kun‧de

Noun

letterkunde f (plural letterkundes)

1. (Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) literature

   Synonym: literatuur

2. the academic study of literature, literary science, literary studies

   Synonym: literatuurwetenschap

Derived terms

• letterkundig

Descendants

• Afrikaans: letterkunde
• → West Frisian: letterkunde