gunsteling

Dutch

Etymology

From gunst (“favour, benefit”) +‎ -e- +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣʏn.stəˌlɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: gun‧ste‧ling

Noun

gunsteling m (plural gunstelingen, diminutive gunstelingetje n)

  1. beneficiary (someone who receives a favour or benefits)

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: gunsteling
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