heiligheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch heilichede. Equivalent to heilig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛi̯.ləxˌɦɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: hei‧lig‧heid

Noun

heiligheid f (plural heiligheden, diminutive heiligheidje n)

1. holiness (quality or state of being holy, sacred)
2. something that is holy

Derived terms

• heiligheid der heiligheden