Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch ogemerc. Equivalent to oog (eye) +‎ merk (mark).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈoːx.mɛrk/
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  • Hyphenation: oog‧merk

Noun

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oogmerk n (plural oogmerken, diminutive oogmerkje n)

  1. aim, goal, focus

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: oogmerk
  • German: Augenmerk