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Etymology edit

From Dutch magneet, from Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

magneet (plural magnete, diminutive magneetjie)

  1. magnet
    Iemand had geld uit sy spaarvark geroof met 'n magneet.
    Someone had stolen money from his piggy bank with a magnet.

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Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /mɑxˈneːt/
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  • Hyphenation: mag‧neet
  • Rhymes: -eːt

Noun edit

magneet m (plural magneten, diminutive magneetje n)

  1. magnet
    Zij heeft een grote verzameling magneten, waarmee ze spaarvarkens leegrooft.
    She has a large collection of magnets, with which she robs every last penny from piggy banks.

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Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: magneet
  • Indonesian: magnet
  • Papiamentu: magnet