Dutch

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Etymology

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From groeten +‎ -e- +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣru.təˌnɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: groe‧te‧nis

Noun

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groetenis f (plural groetenissen)

  1. (archaic) The act of greeting.
  2. (archaic) A greeting.

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: groetnis