schiksel

Dutch

Etymology

From schikken (to arrange, to order, to decide) + -sel (suffix indicating the result of an action).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɪk.səl/
  • Hyphenation: schik‧sel

Noun

schiksel m (plural schiksels, diminutive schikseltje n)

  1. (archaic) destiny, fate
    Synonyms: lot, noodlot
  2. (obsolete) decision, decree
    Synonyms: lot, beschikking

Descendants

  • German: Schicksal
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