magneet

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch magneet, from Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

magneet (plural magnete, diminutive magneetjie)

  1. magnet
    Iemand had geld uit sy spaarvark geroof met 'n magneet.
    Someone had stolen money from his piggy bank with a magnet.

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /mɑxˈneːt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: mag‧neet
  • Rhymes: -eːt

Noun[edit]

magneet m (plural magneten, diminutive magneetje n)

  1. magnet
    Zij heeft een grote verzameling magneten, waarmee ze spaarvarkens leegrooft.
    She has a large collection of magnets, with which she robs every last penny from piggy banks.

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: magneet
  • Indonesian: magnet
  • Papiamentu: magnet