droefheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch droefheit. Equivalent to droef (“sad”) +‎ -heid (“-ness”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdruf.ɦɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: droef‧heid

Noun

droefheid f (plural droefheden)

1. sadness, grief