ontbering

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ontberinge. Equivalent to ontberen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɔntˈbeː.rɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: ont‧be‧ring
• Rhymes: -eːrɪŋ

Noun

ontbering f (plural ontberingen, diminutive ontberinkje n)

1. (countable) hardship, ordeal, adversity (difficult event or timespan)
2. (uncountable) deprivation, hardship (state of want)