gelegenheid

      Dutch

      Etymology

      gelegen + -heid

      Pronunciation

      Hyphenation: ge‧le‧gen‧heid

      Noun

      gelegenheid f (plural gelegenheden, diminutive gelegenheidje)

      1. Occasion, opportunity.
        Ik heb nog niet de gelegenheid gehad naar je rapport te kijken.
        I have not yet had the opportunity to take a look at your report.
      2. Venue such as a restaurant.
        Mijn vaders restaurant is een populaire (uitgaans-)gelegenheid.
        My father's restaurant is a popular venue.

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      Last modified on 22 October 2012, at 23:55