hoogtevrees

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch hoogtevrees. Equivalent to hoogte (“height”) +‎ vrees (“fear”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦʊə̯χ.təˌfrɪə̯s/

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Noun

hoogtevrees (uncountable)

1. fear of heights; acrophobia

Synonyms

• akrofobie

Dutch

Etymology

From hoogte +‎ vrees.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦoːx.təˌvreːs/

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• Hyphenation: hoog‧te‧vrees

Noun

hoogtevrees f or m (uncountable, diminutive hoogtevreesje n)

1. acrophobia, fear of heights

Synonyms

• acrofobie