Afrikaans edit

Etymology edit

From Dutch deksel. Equivalent to dek +‎ -sel.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛk.səl/
  • (file)

Noun edit

deksel (plural deksels, diminutive dekseltjie)

  1. lid

Descendants edit

  • Yeyi: ìdékìsèrè

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch decsel. Equivalent to dekken (to cover) +‎ -sel.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛk.səl/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: dek‧sel

Noun edit

deksel n or m (plural deksels, diminutive dekseltje n)

  1. lid (top or cover of a container)
  2. (obsolete) cover, shelter
  3. (obsolete) roof

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit