wanhoop

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑn.ɦoːp/
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  • Hyphenation: wan‧hoop

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch wanhope. Equivalent to wan- (“mis-”) +‎ hoop (“hope”).

Noun

wanhoop f (uncountable)

  1. A state of despair, lack of hope.
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Descendants
  • Afrikaans: wanhoop

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

wanhoop

  1. inflection of wanhopen:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. imperative
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