magneet
Afrikaans edit
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)
- magnet
- Iemand had geld uit sy spaarvark geroof met 'n magneet.
- Someone had stolen money from his piggy bank with a magnet.
Derived terms edit
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
magneet m (plural magneten, diminutive magneetje n)
- 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.