gezel

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣəˈzɛl/

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Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch geselle, from Old Dutch gisello, from Proto-Germanic *gasaljô.

Noun

gezel m (plural gezellen, diminutive gezelletje n, feminine gezellin)

1. companion
2. (archaic) journeyman

Derived terms

• gezellig
• gezelschap
• jonggezel
• metgezel
• vergezellen
• vrijgezel

 

Etymology 2

Adjective

gezel (not comparable)

1. (informal, slang) Apocopic form of gezellig

Anagrams

• zegel