beginsel

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch beginsel. Equivalent to beginnen +‎ -sel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈɣɪn.səl/

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• Hyphenation: be‧gin‧sel
• Rhymes: -ɪnsəl

Noun

beginsel n (plural beginselen or beginsels, diminutive beginseltje n)

1. principle

   Synonym: principe

Derived terms

• samenwerkingsbeginsel