Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch achtinge, from Old Dutch ahtinga. Equivalent to achten (to esteem, to respect) +‎ -ing (-ing, -ation).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ting
  • Rhymes: -ɑxtɪŋ

Noun

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achting f (uncountable)

  1. esteem, respect

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: agting