afscheid

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑf.sxɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: af‧scheid

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch afscheit. Equivalent to a deverbal from afscheiden.

Noun

afscheid n (uncountable, no diminutive)

1. farewell

   afscheid nemen ― to say goodbye

Synonyms

• gedag

Descendants

• Afrikaans: afskeid
• Negerhollands: afskeid

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

afscheid

1. first-person singular dependent-clause present indicative of afscheiden

Anagrams

• scheid af