verhouding

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch verhouding, often considered a calque of German Verhältnis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /fərˈɦœu̯.dəŋ/

Noun[edit]

verhouding (plural verhoudings or verhoudinge, diminutive verhoudinkie)

  1. proportion
  2. relation

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From verhouden +‎ -ing, often considered a calque of German Verhältnis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /vərˈɦɑu̯.dɪŋ/, /vɛrˈɦɑu̯.dɪŋ/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: ver‧hou‧ding
  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯dɪŋ

Noun[edit]

verhouding f (plural verhoudingen, diminutive verhoudinkje n)

  1. proportion
    Synonym: proportie
  2. (mathematics) ratio, proportion
    Synonyms: proportie, ratio
  3. relation, connection
    Synonyms: relatie, verband, verstandhouding
  4. intimate relationship between two persons
    Synonym: relatie

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: verhouding
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