Dutch

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Etymology

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From blij +‎ -schap. The -d- is a relic of blijde, the archaic form of blij.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈblɛi̯t.sxɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: blijd‧schap

Noun

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blijdschap f (uncountable)

  1. joy, gladness
    Synonyms: vreugde, blijheid

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: blydskap
  • Negerhollands: bliskap