lijkverbranding

Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

lijkenverbranding (uncommon, dated)

Etymology edit

Compound of lijk (“corpse”) +‎ verbranding (“burning”).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈlɛi̯k.fərˌbrɑn.dɪŋ/, /ˈlɛi̯k.fɛrˌbrɑn.dɪŋ/
Audio (file)
Hyphenation: lijk‧ver‧bran‧ding

Noun edit

lijkverbranding f (plural lijkverbrandingen)

cremation [from 18th c.]
Synonyms: crematie, verassing

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: lykverbranding

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