Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch droefheit. Equivalent to droef (sad) +‎ -heid (-ness).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdruf.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: droef‧heid

Noun

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droefheid f (plural droefheden)

  1. sadness, grief