leerling

Dutch

Etymology

From leren +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈleːr.lɪŋ/, [lɪːr.lɪŋ]

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• Hyphenation: leer‧ling

Noun

leerling m (plural leerlingen, diminutive leerlingetje n, feminine leerlinge)

1. a learner, someone who learns

   Synonym: leerder

2. (especially) someone formally enrolled for some education: a pupil, student, apprentice, disciple

   Synonyms: scholier, student, leerjongen

Descendants

• Negerhollands: leerling