Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch swacheit. Equivalent to zwak +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzʋɑk.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: zwak‧heid

Noun

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zwakheid f (plural zwakheden, diminutive zwakheidje n)

  1. weakness, frailty

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: swakheid, swakigheit