Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch verdriet, deverbative of verdrieten.

Cognate with Low German Verdreet, German Verdruss, West Frisian fertriet, Saterland Frisian Ferträit.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vɛrˈdrit/, /vərˈdrit/
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  • Hyphenation: ver‧driet
  • Rhymes: -it

Noun

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verdriet n (plural verdrieten, diminutive verdrietje n)

  1. grief, sadness, sorrow
  2. (dated) misery, distress
  3. (archaic) chagrin, aversion

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: verdriet
  • Negerhollands: verdriet

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