korst

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See also: Korst and körst

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch corste, from Latin crusta.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kɔrst/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: korst
  • Rhymes: -ɔrst

Noun[edit]

korst f (plural korsten, diminutive korstje n)

  1. A crust, a scab (hard, often flaky outer layer).
  2. The Earth's crust.
    Synonym: aardkorst

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: kors
  • Negerhollands: krost

German[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

korst

  1. second-person singular preterite of kiesen
  2. second-person singular preterite of küren