klankwet

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch klankwet, from German Lautgesetz. Equivalent to klank +‎ wet.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

klankwet (plural klankwette)

  1. (linguistics) sound law

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From klank +‎ wet, calque of German Lautgesetz.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑŋk.ʋɛt/
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  • Hyphenation: klank‧wet

Noun[edit]

klankwet f (plural klankwetten, diminutive klankwetje n)

  1. (linguistics) sound law [from early 19th c.]

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: klankwet