Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch deernesse. Equivalent to deren +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdeːr.nɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: deer‧nis

Noun edit

deernis f (plural deernissen)

  1. pity, compassion

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