scheiding

From scheiden +‎ -ing. Cognate to English shedding.

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxɛi̯.dɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: schei‧ding
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯dɪŋ

scheiding f (plural scheidingen, diminutive scheidinkje n)

1. (between objects) separation
2. a divorce

   Synonym: echtscheiding

   • 1992, A. F. Th. van der Heijden, Weerborstels, Em. Querido's Uitgeverij, page 36:

     'Ze liggen in scheiding,' hoorde ik geregeld fluisteren in de familie.

     'They are in the process of divorce ', I often heard family members whisper.

3. a parting, a part (hairstyle)

• Negerhollands: skeijing