Dutch

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Etymology

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Univerbation of niet +‎ waar.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /nitˈʋaːr/
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  • Hyphenation: niet‧waar
  • Rhymes: -aːr

Interjection

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nietwaar

  1. Used to form tag questions, with the implied expectation that the addressee will agree with the speaker: isn't it, doesn't it, aren't they?
    Dit is een goede definitie, nietwaar?
    This is a good definition, isn't it?