Dutch edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

ergernis f (plural ergernissen, diminutive ergernisje n)

  1. irritation, annoyance

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: ergernis