bedrag

Danish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [b̥eˈd̥ʁɑˀw], [b̥eˈd̥ʁɑwˀ]

Etymology 1

From Middle Low German bedrēg, derived from the verb Middle Low German bedrēgen, borrowed to Danish bedrage. Compare also German Betrug. The Danish form has been assimilated to the native word drag.

Noun

bedrag n (singular definite bedraget, plural indefinite bedrag)

1. deceit, deception, fraud

Declension

Declension of bedrag

neuter gender	Singular		Plural
	indefinite	definite	indefinite	definite
nominative	bedrag	bedraget	bedrag	bedragene
genitive	bedrags	bedragets	bedrags	bedragenes

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

bedrag

1. imperative of bedrage

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bedrach. Equivalent to a deverbal from bedragen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈdrɑx/

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• Hyphenation: be‧drag
• Rhymes: -ɑx

Noun

bedrag n (plural bedragen, diminutive bedragje n)

1. Amount of money.

   Op deze rekening staat geen bedrag.

   There is no amount on this invoice.

   Dat is een stevig bedrag.

   That's a hefty sum.

Derived terms

• geldbedrag