Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch commotie, from Middle French commocion, from Latin commōtiō, from commōtus, perfect passive participle of commoveō.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌkɔˈmoː.(t)si/
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  • Hyphenation: com‧mo‧tie
  • Rhymes: -oːtsi

Noun

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commotie f (uncountable)

  1. commotion (agitation).
    Er ontstond nogal wat commotie toen de atlete werd gediskwalificeerd.
    There was considerable commotion when the athlete was disqualified.

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