Dutch edit

Etymology edit

18th century. From bezuinigen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /bəˈzœy̯.nəˌɣɪŋ/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: be‧zui‧ni‧ging

Noun edit

bezuiniging f (plural bezuinigingen)

  1. the action of cutting spending [from 18th c.]
  2. (by extension) budget cut [from 18th c.]