in gezegende omstandigheden

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, in blessed circumstances, referring to the Christian belief that pregnancy is a blessing.

Prepositional phrase[edit]

in gezegende omstandigheden

  1. (dated) pregnant
    Synonyms: zwanger, in verwachting, in blijde verwachting, in de verwachting
    De bruid verkeerde op de dag van de bruiloft al in gezegende omstandigheden.The bride was already pregnant at the time of the wedding.