schiksel

Dutch

Etymology

From schikken (“to arrange, to order, to decide”) +‎ -sel (suffix indicating the result of an action).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxɪk.səl/
• Hyphenation: schik‧sel

Noun

schiksel m (plural schiksels, diminutive schikseltje n)

1. (archaic) destiny, fate

   Synonyms: lot, noodlot

2. (obsolete) decision, decree

   Synonyms: lot, beschikking

Descendants

• German: Schicksal