zandverstuiving

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zand +‎ verstuiving.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzɑnt.fərˌstœy̯.vɪŋ/, /ˈzɑnt.fɛrˌstœy̯.vɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: zand‧ver‧stui‧ving

Noun

zandverstuiving f (plural zandverstuivingen, diminutive zandverstuivinkje n)

  1. The process of sand being drifted or blown away by the wind.
  2. A sand drift; a sandy area subject to being shifted by the wind.

Descendants
  • → West Frisian: sandferstowing (calque)
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