vervaarnis

Dutch

Alternative forms

• vervaernis
• verveernis

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vervaernisse. Equivalent to vervaren +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vərˌvaːr.nɪs/
• Hyphenation: ver‧vaar‧nis

Noun

vervaarnis f (plural vervaarnissen)

1. (obsolete) fear (emotion or sensation of being afraid)