wildernis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wildernisse, from wilt + -nisse (modern Dutch wild +‎ -nis). The -r- has been added by anology with hindernis and duisternis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɪldərnɪs/

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Noun

wildernis f (plural wildernissen, diminutive wildernisje n)

1. wilderness

   Synonyms: bush, bush bush