appetijt

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch appetijt, from Old French apetit, from Latin appetitus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɑ.pəˈtɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: ap‧pe‧tijt
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯t

Noun

appetijt m (plural appetijten, diminutive appetijtje n)

1. appetite, desire to eat

   Synonyms: eetlust, trek

2. any desire or longing

   Synonyms: goesting, lust, trek, zin

Derived terms

• appetijtelijk

Descendants

• Afrikaans: aptyt
• → Sranan Tongo: apteiti