oponthoud

Dutch

Etymology

From 16th century. Calque of German Aufenthalt.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔp.ɔntˌɦɑu̯t/

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• Hyphenation: op‧ont‧houd

Noun

oponthoud n (plural oponthouden, diminutive oponthoudje n)

1. delay, relent
2. (archaic) lodgings, place where one resides