zaligheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch salicheit. Equivalent to zalig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzaː.ləxˌɦɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: za‧lig‧heid

Noun

zaligheid f (plural zaligheden, diminutive zaligheidje n)

1. delight
2. (Christianity, chiefly Roman Catholicism) salvation

Descendants

• Negerhollands: saligheit