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Etymology

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From beklemmen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈklɛ.mɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧klem‧ming
  • Rhymes: -ɛmɪŋ

Noun

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beklemming f (plural beklemmingen)

  1. (historical) inheritable right of use of agricultural ground that one doesn't own, in exchange for rent paid to the owner
    Synonym: beklemrecht
  2. troubling or trying situation, difficulty, oppression