verschoning

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch verschoninge. Equivalent to verschonen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vərˈsxoː.nɪŋ/, /vɛrˈsxoː.nɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: ver‧scho‧ning
• Rhymes: -oːnɪŋ

Noun

verschoning f (plural verschoningen, diminutive verschoninkje n)

1. pardon, forgiveness
2. pardon, excusement
3. cleaning (nowadays especially of the replacement of nappies/diapers)

Derived terms

• luierverschoning

Descendants

• Afrikaans: verskoning