Afrikaans edit

Alternative forms edit

  • skadu (roughly equally common)

Etymology edit

From Dutch schaduwe, regional variant of schaduw, from Middle Dutch schade, schaduwe. The second reduced syllable was provided with a secondary stress in Afrikaans; compare weduwee.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈskɑːdyˌviə̯/
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Noun edit

skaduwee (plural skaduwees, diminutive skaduweetjie)

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