verheffing

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch verheffinge. Equivalent to verheffen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɛrˈɦɛ.fɪŋ/

• Audio:

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• Hyphenation: ver‧hef‧fing

Noun

verheffing f (plural verheffingen, diminutive verheffinkje n)

1. lifting up, the act of raising
2. edification, uplifting through education or cultural influence

Derived terms

• verheffingsideaal