omgeving

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From omgeven +‎ -ing, calque of German Umgebung.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˌɔmˈɣeː.vɪŋ/
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Hyphenation: om‧ge‧ving
Rhymes: -eːvɪŋ

Noun edit

omgeving f (plural omgevingen, diminutive omgevinkje n)

surroundings, area, environment, environs
social circle, environment

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: omgewing
→ Indonesian: lingkungan (semantic loan)
→ West Frisian: omjouwing (calque)

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