schiksel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From schikken (to arrange, to order, to decide) +‎ -sel (suffix indicating the result of an action).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɪk.səl/
  • Hyphenation: schik‧sel

Noun[edit]

schiksel m (plural schiksels, diminutive schikseltje n)

  1. (archaic) destiny, fate
    Synonyms: lot, noodlot
  2. (obsolete) decision, decree
    Synonyms: lot, beschikking

Descendants[edit]

  • German: Schicksal