godsdienst

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch godesdienst. Equivalent to God (God) +‎ -s- +‎ dienst (service).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɔts.dinst/
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  • Hyphenation: gods‧dienst

Noun

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godsdienst m (plural godsdiensten, diminutive godsdienstje n)

  1. religion

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: godsdiens
  • Negerhollands: gods-dienst, godtes dienst