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Etymology

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From nederig (humble) +‎ -heid (-ity).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈneː.də.rəxˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: ne‧de‧rig‧heid

Noun

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nederigheid f (plural nederigheden)

  1. humility, characteristic of being humble

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: nedrigheit