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Etymology

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From bestemmen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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bestemming f (plural bestemmingen, diminutive bestemminkje n)

  1. purpose, future function of something
  2. the place set for the end of a journey; destination
  3. aim for one's life

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