Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch ergernisse. Equivalent to ergeren +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛr.ɣərˌnɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: er‧ger‧nis

Noun

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ergernis f (plural ergernissen, diminutive ergernisje n)

  1. irritation, annoyance

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: ergernis