doodskist

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Dutch[edit]

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From dood (“dead”) +‎ -s- +‎ kist (“chest”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːtskɪst/
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  • Hyphenation: doods‧kist

Noun[edit]

doodskist f (plural doodskisten, diminutive doodskistje n)

  1. coffin
    Dat is nog maar eens een nagel in mijn doodskist.
    That is just another nail in my coffin.

Descendants[edit]

  • Jersey Dutch: dôtkäst
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