Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch dwâesheit. Equivalent to dwaas +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʋaːs.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: dwaas‧heid

Noun edit

dwaasheid f (plural dwaasheden, diminutive dwaasheidje n)

  1. stupidity, foolishness

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: dwaesheid