gelegenheid
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Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle Dutch gelegenheit. Equivalent to gelegen + -heid.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]gelegenheid f (plural gelegenheden, diminutive gelegenheidje n)
- occasion, opportunity
- Ik heb nog niet de gelegenheid gehad naar je rapport te kijken.
- I have not yet had the opportunity to take a look at your report.
- venue such as a restaurant
- Mijn vaders restaurant is een populaire (uitgaans-)gelegenheid.
- My father's restaurant is a popular venue.
Derived terms
[edit]Descendants
[edit]- Negerhollands: gelegenheit, gelegenheid