onrust

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch onruste, equivalent to on- (“un-”) +‎ rust (“rest”). Compare English unrest.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔn.rʏst/

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• Hyphenation: on‧rust

Noun

onrust f or m (plural onrusten, diminutive onrustje n)

1. (uncountable) unrest (state of agitation)
2. unrest, upheaval (agitated situation)
3. a constantly moving piece in a mechanical clock

Synonyms

• (unrest): rumoer, oproer

Derived terms

• onrustig
• onruststoker
• onrustzaaier

Descendants

• Afrikaans: onrus