appetijt

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch appetijt, from Old French apetit, from Latin appetitus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌɑ.pəˈtɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: ap‧pe‧tijt
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯t

Noun

appetijt m (plural appetijten, diminutive appetijtje n)

  1. appetite, desire to eat
    Synonyms: eetlust, trek
  2. any desire or longing
    Synonyms: goesting, lust, trek, zin

Derived terms

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: aptyt
  • → Sranan Tongo: apteiti
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