tegenspraak

Dutch

Etymology

From tegen (“counter-”) +‎ spraak (“talk, speech”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈteː.ɣə(n)ˌspraːk/

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• Hyphenation: te‧gen‧spraak

Noun

tegenspraak f (plural tegenspraken)

1. backtalk, lip
2. contradiction (logical inconsistency)
3. expression of an opposite opinion

Synonyms

• (backtalk): tegenpruttelen
• (contradiction): tegenstrijdigheid, contradictie

Derived terms

• tegensprakig

Related terms

• tegenspreken