verheffing

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch verheffinge. Equivalent to verheffen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vərˈɦɛ.fɪŋ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛfɪŋ
  • Hyphenation: ver‧hef‧fing

Noun

verheffing f (plural verheffingen, diminutive verheffinkje n)

  1. lifting up, the act of raising
  2. edification, uplifting through education or cultural influence

Derived terms

  • verheffingsideaal
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