Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch verhogine. Equivalent to verhogen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vərˈɦoːɣɪŋ/, /vɛrˈɦoː.ɣɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: ver‧ho‧ging
  • Rhymes: -oːɣɪŋ

Noun

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verhoging f (plural verhogingen, diminutive verhoginkje n)

  1. increase, the act of raising
  2. elevation, an eminence (raised portion of land)
  3. elevated body temperature, mild fever, febrile hyperthermia

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