aardigheid

Dutch

Etymology

From aardig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaːr.dəxˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: aar‧dig‧heid
  • Rhymes: -aːrdəxɦɛi̯t

Noun

aardigheid f (plural aardigheden, diminutive aardigheidje n)

  1. friendliness, niceness
  2. (commonly as a diminutive) a small gift
    Synonym: attentie
    De organisatoren van de lezing hebben de spreker als aardigheidje nog een bos bloemen meegegeven.
    The organisers of the lecture gave the speaker a bouquet of flowers as a small gift.
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