bezetting

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch besettinge. Equivalent to bezetten +‎ -ing. Compare German Besetzung and Besatzung.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈzɛtɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: be‧zet‧ting

Noun

bezetting f (plural bezettingen, diminutive bezettinkje n)

1. occupation
2. casting, the division of roles in a performance

Derived terms

• bezettingsleger
• bezettingsmacht
• bezettingstijd
• bezettingszone
• rolbezetting

Descendants

• Afrikaans: besetting