Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch slachtinge. Equivalent to slachten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈslɑx.tɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: slach‧ting
  • Rhymes: -ɑxtɪŋ

Noun edit

slachting f (plural slachtingen)

  1. slaughter, killing or severe wounding of multiple people
  2. slaughter, butchering (killing of animals, usually for meat)
    Synonym: slacht

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: slachting