lijkverbranding

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of lijk (“corpse”) +‎ verbranding (“burning”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛi̯k.fərˌbrɑn.dɪŋ/, /ˈlɛi̯k.fɛrˌbrɑn.dɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: lijk‧ver‧bran‧ding

Noun[edit]

lijkverbranding f (plural lijkverbrandingen)

  1. cremation [from 18th c.]
    Synonyms: crematie, verassing

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: lykverbranding
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