ziekbed

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch siekebedde. Equivalent to ziek +‎ bed.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzik.bɛt/

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• Hyphenation: ziek‧bed

Noun

ziekbed n (plural ziekbedden, diminutive ziekbedje n)

1. sickbed
2. (figuratively) a spell of sickness