magneet
Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch magneet, from Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).
Pronunciation
Noun
magneet (plural magnete, diminutive magneetjie)
- magnet
- Iemand had geld uit sy spaarvark geroof met 'n magneet.
- Someone had stolen money from his piggy bank with a magnet.
Derived terms
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).
Pronunciation
Noun
magneet m (plural magneten, diminutive magneetje n)
- magnet
- Zij heeft een grote verzameling magneten, waarmee ze spaarvarkens leegrooft.
- She has a large collection of magnets, with which she robs every last penny from piggy banks.
Derived terms
Descendants
- Afrikaans: magneet
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