Dutch

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Etymology

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From verlossen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vərˈlɔ.sɪŋ/, /ˌvɛrˈlɔ.sɪŋ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ver‧los‧sing
  • Rhymes: -ɔsɪŋ

Noun

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verlossing f (plural verlossingen, diminutive verlossinkje n)

  1. release
  2. salvation, redemption, rescue
  3. delivery (childbirth)

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: verlossing