Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch sinnicheit. Equivalent to zinnig (sensible) +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzɪ.nəxˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: zin‧nig‧heid

Noun

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zinnigheid f (plural zinnigheden, diminutive zinnigheidje n)

  1. the quality of being sensible, sensibleness; something that possesses this quality
  2. (informal) lust, desire
    Ik heb geen zinnigheid in deze vrouw.: I have no interest in this woman.

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