Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch zegening. Equivalent to seën +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪə̯nəŋ/
  • IPA(key): /ˈseːənəŋ/ (dated)

Noun

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seëning (plural seëninge or seënings, diminutive seëninkie)

  1. the act of blessing (someone/something)
  2. a blessing
    Synonym: seën