Afrikaans edit

Etymology edit

From Dutch hoogtevrees. Equivalent to hoogte (height) +‎ vrees (fear).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦʊə̯χ.təˌfrɪə̯s/
  • (file)

Noun edit

hoogtevrees (uncountable)

  1. fear of heights; acrophobia

Synonyms edit

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From hoogte +‎ vrees.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːx.təˌvreːs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: hoog‧te‧vrees

Noun edit

hoogtevrees f or m (uncountable, diminutive hoogtevreesje n)

  1. acrophobia, fear of heights

Synonyms edit