kerstkind

Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

kerstekind (Belgium)

Etymology edit

From kerst (“Christmas”) +‎ kind (“child”).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈkɛrst.kɪnt/
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Hyphenation: kerst‧kind

Noun edit

kerstkind n (plural kerstkinderen, diminutive kerstkindje n)

(Netherlands, literally) baby Jezus
(Netherlands) a child born on Christmas (Eve or Day)

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