Dutch

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Etymology

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From vertellen (to tell) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vərˈtɛlɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: ver‧tel‧ling

Noun

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vertelling f (plural vertellingen, diminutive vertellinkje n)

  1. narrative, tale, story
    Synonym: verhaal
    Ik heb geen langdradige vertelling nodig.
    I don't need a long-winded narrative/story.

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: vertelling