slachting

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch slachtinge. Equivalent to slachten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈslɑx.tɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: slach‧ting
• Rhymes: -ɑxtɪŋ

Noun

slachting f (plural slachtingen)

1. slaughter, killing or severe wounding of multiple people
2. slaughter, butchering (killing of animals, usually for meat)

   Synonym: slacht

Derived terms

• massaslachting

Descendants

• Negerhollands: slachting