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Etymology

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Equivalent to geheim +‎ -nis. Cognate to German Geheimnis (secret).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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geheimenis f (plural geheimenissen, diminutive geheimenisje n)

  1. secret
  2. mystery

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: geheimnis