blijdschap

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From blij +‎ -schap. The -d- is a relic of blijde, the archaic form of blij.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈblɛi̯t.sxɑp/
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Hyphenation: blijd‧schap

Noun edit

blijdschap f (uncountable)

joy, gladness
Synonyms: vreugde, blijheid

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: blydskap
Negerhollands: bliskap

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