betekenis
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Dutch betekenis, from Middle Dutch betêkenesse.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]betekenis (plural betekenisse)
- understanding; meaning; content
- intended effect
- importance; significance and weight
Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle Dutch betêkenesse. Equivalent to betekenen (“to mean”) + -nis.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]betekenis f (plural betekenissen, diminutive betekenisje n)
- meaning
- De betekenis van dit woord is "betekenis" in het Engels.
- The meaning of this word is "meaning" in English.
- De betekenis van dit symbool is onbekend.
- The meaning of this symbol is unknown.
- De betekenis van dit gebaar kan verschillen in verschillende culturen.
- The meaning of this gesture can vary in different cultures.
- significance, importance
- De betekenis van deze traditie gaat terug tot eeuwen geleden.
- The significance of this tradition dates back centuries.
- De betekenis van deze ontdekking kan de loop van de geschiedenis veranderen.
- The importance of this discovery can change the course of history.
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[edit]- Afrikaans: betekenis
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