lijkverbranding

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of lijk (“corpse”) +‎ verbranding (“burning”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯k.vərˌbrɑn.dɪŋ/, [-fər-]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: lijk‧ver‧bran‧ding

Noun

lijkverbranding f (plural lijkverbrandingen)

  1. cremation [from 18th c.]
    Synonyms: crematie, verassing

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: lykverbranding
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