bliksemstraal

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch bliksemstraal. Equivalent to bliksem (“lightning”) +‎ straal (“beam, ray”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈblək.səmˌstrɑːl/
  • Audio(file)

Noun[edit]

bliksemstraal (plural bliksemstrale, diminutive bliksemstraaltjie)

  1. lightning bolt; lightning flash

Synonyms[edit]

Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of bliksem (“lightning”) +‎ straal (“beam, ray”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈblɪk.səmˌstraːl/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: blik‧sem‧straal

Noun[edit]

bliksemstraal m or f (plural bliksemstralen, diminutive bliksemstraaltje n)

  1. lightning bolt [from 16th c.]
    Synonym: bliksemschicht

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: bliksemstraal
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