doodskist

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From dood (“dead”) +‎ -s- +‎ kist (“chest”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːtskɪst/
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  • Hyphenation: doods‧kist

Noun

doodskist f (plural doodskisten, diminutive doodskistje n)

  1. coffin
    Dat is nog maar eens een nagel in mijn doodskist.
    That is just another nail in my coffin.

Descendants
  • Jersey Dutch: dôtkäst
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