waarschuwing

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch waerschuwinge. Equivalent to waarschuwen (“warn”) +‎ -ing (“-ing”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaːrˌsxyu̯.ɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: waar‧schu‧wing

Noun

waarschuwing f (plural waarschuwingen, diminutive waarschuwinkje n)

  1. warning
    Hij sloeg onze waarschuwingen in de wind. - He ignored our warnings.

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: waarskuwing
  • Negerhollands: waarskouwing, waerskowing
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