blijdschap

Dutch

Etymology

From blij +‎ -schap. The -d- is a relic of blijde, the archaic form of blij.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈblɛi̯t.sxɑp/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: blijd‧schap

Noun

blijdschap f (uncountable)

  1. joy, gladness
    Synonyms: vreugde, blijheid

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: blydskap
  • Negerhollands: bliskap
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