Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of kerst +‎ engel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrstˌɛ.ŋəl/
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  • Hyphenation: kerst‧en‧gel

Noun

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kerstengel m (plural kerstengelen, diminutive kerstengeltje n)

  1. Christmas angel; figurine of an angel used as Christmas decoration (often hung in Christmas trees)
  2. any other angel in relation to Christmas