Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛi̯.zər/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: wij‧zer
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯zər

Etymology 1

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From wijzen +‎ -er.

Noun

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wijzer m (plural wijzers, diminutive wijzertje n)

  1. One who points, directs, indicates
  2. An arm or other moving part of an instrument which points out a readable value, notably a hand on a clock, or on another scaled dial
Derived terms
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Descendants
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  • Afrikaans: wyser
  • West Frisian: wizer (calque)

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

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wijzer

  1. comparative degree of wijs