zaligheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch salicheit. Equivalent to zalig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzaː.ləxˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: za‧lig‧heid

Noun

zaligheid f (plural zaligheden, diminutive zaligheidje n)

  1. delight
  2. (Christianity, chiefly Roman Catholicism) salvation

Descendants
  • Negerhollands: saligheit
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