beschermengel

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of beschermen +‎ engel.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /bəˈsxɛrmˌɛ.ŋəl/
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Hyphenation: be‧scherm‧en‧gel

Noun edit

beschermengel m (plural beschermengelen, diminutive beschermengeltje n)

A guardian angel (tutelary angel).
(figuratively) A guardian angel (protector, minder).

Synonyms edit

engelbewaarder

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: beskermengel
→ West Frisian: beskermingel (calque)

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