onrust

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch onruste, equivalent to on- (“un-”) +‎ rust (“rest”). Compare English unrest.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈɔn.rʏst/
Hyphenation: on‧rust

Noun edit

onrust f or m (plural onrusten, diminutive onrustje n)

(uncountable) unrest (state of agitation)
unrest, upheaval (agitated situation)
balance wheel

Synonyms edit

(unrest): rumoer, oproer

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: onrus

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