avondschemering

Dutch

Etymology

From avond + schemering.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaː.vɔntˌsxeː.mə.rɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: avond‧sche‧me‧ring

Noun

avondschemering f (plural avondschemeringen, diminutive avondschemeringetje n)

  1. dusk, evening twilight
    Synonym: avondschemer
    De straatlichten gingen aan bij avondschemering.The street lights came on at dusk.
    In de avondschemering lijkt de stad te kalmeren.In the evening twilight, the city seems to calm down.
    Veel dieren worden actief tijdens de avondschemering.Many animals become active during the dusk.

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