Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From the stem of plagen (to plague; to tease) +‎ -erij (-ery). Or alternatively, from plager (plaguer; teaser) +‎ -ij (-y). See also the usage notes at -erij.

Pronunciation edit

  • (file)

Noun edit

plagerij f (plural plagerijen, diminutive plagerijtje n)

  1. worry, concern
  2. teasing, chaff