zorgenkind

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zorg (“a care, worry”) +‎ -en- +‎ kind (“child”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɔr.ɣə(n)ˌkɪnt/

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• Hyphenation: zor‧gen‧kind

Noun

zorgenkind n (plural zorgenkinderen, diminutive zorgenkindje n)

1. (literally) A problem child, troubled and/or troublesome youngster or offspring.
2. (figuratively) Any source of grave/regular worries.

Synonyms

• probleemkind

Related terms

• kinderverzorging
• kinderzorg