blindheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch blintheit. Equivalent to blind (“blind”) +‎ -heid (“-ness”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈblɪndɦɛɪt/

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• Hyphenation: blind‧heid

Noun

blindheid f (plural blindheden)

1. blindness, (medical) inability to see
2. (figuratively) unwillingness to take notice

Related terms

• verblinding

Descendants

• Afrikaans: blindheid
• Negerhollands: blindheit, blindheid