negerin

Dutch

Alternative forms

• negrin (obsolete)

Etymology

From neger +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌneː.ɣəˈrɪn/

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• Hyphenation: ne‧ge‧rin
• Rhymes: -ɪn

Noun

negerin f (plural negerinnen, diminutive negerinnetje n)

1. (offensive) black woman, negress

Usage notes

Somewhat more likely to be offensive than neger, which see for details on use.

Derived terms

• negerinnentet

Descendants

• Negerhollands: neegerin, negrinne