Danish

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Etymology

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From gen- (re-, again) +‎ vordig- (becoming) +‎ -hed (hood), from Old Norse gagnverðuligr.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡɛnˈvɒˀdiˌheðˀ/

Noun

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genvordighed c (singular definite genvordigheden, plural indefinite genvordigheder)

  1. Event or process characterized by adversity and difficulties.

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