verduistering
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From verduisteren + -ing.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
verduistering f (plural verduisteringen, diminutive verduisteringetje n or verduisterinkje n)
- darkening
- embezzlement
- blackout; the mandatory blinding of all light emanating from houses to prevent bombing raids during the WW II occupation
Derived terms edit
Descendants edit
- → Indonesian: penggelapan (“embezzlement”, literally “darkening”) (semantic loan)