zwanenzang
Dutch edit
Alternative forms edit
- zwanezang (superseded)
Etymology edit
From zwaan (“swan”) + -en- + zang (“song”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
zwanenzang m (plural zwanenzangen, diminutive zwanenzangetje n)
- swan song (last major work, accomplishment or effort before one's demise or retirement)
Descendants edit
- Afrikaans: swanesang