magneet

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch magneet, from Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maχˈnɪə̯t/

Noun

magneet (plural magnete, diminutive magneetjie)

1. magnet

   Iemand had geld uit sy spaarvark geroof met 'n magneet.

   Someone had stolen money from his piggy bank with a magnet.

Derived terms

• magneties
• magnetisme

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch magneet, from older magnes, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (magnḗtēs líthos).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɑxˈneːt/

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• Hyphenation: mag‧neet
• Rhymes: -eːt

Noun

magneet m (plural magneten, diminutive magneetje n)

1. magnet

   Zij heeft een grote verzameling magneten, waarmee ze spaarvarkens leegrooft.

   She has a large collection of magnets, with which she robs every last penny from piggy banks.

Derived terms

• aardmagneet
• elektromagneet
• hoefijzermagneet
• koelkastmagneet
• magneetband
• magneetkop
• magneetkracht
• magneetveld
• magneetverf
• magneetvisser
• magneetzweeftrein
• magnetisch
• magnetisme
• natuurmagneet

 

Descendants

• Afrikaans: magneet
• → Indonesian: magnet
• → Papiamentu: magnet