scheiding
See also: Scheiding
Dutch
Etymology
From scheiden + -ing. Cognate to English shedding.
Pronunciation
Noun
scheiding f (plural scheidingen, diminutive scheidinkje n)
- (between objects) separation
- A divorce.
- 1992, A. F. Th. van der Heijden, Weerborstels, Em. Querido's Uitgeverij, page 36:
- 'Ze liggen in scheiding,' hoorde ik geregeld fluisteren in de familie.
- 'They are in the process of divorce ', I often heard family members whisper.
- 'Ze liggen in scheiding,' hoorde ik geregeld fluisteren in de familie.
- 1992, A. F. Th. van der Heijden, Weerborstels, Em. Querido's Uitgeverij, page 36:
- A parting, a part (hairstyle).
Synonyms
- (divorce): echtscheiding