beterschap

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch beterscap. Equivalent to beter (“better”) +‎ -schap (“-ship, -ness”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbeː.tərˌsxɑp/

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• Hyphenation: be‧ter‧schap

Noun

beterschap f (uncountable, no diminutive)

1. betterness, the state of being or becoming better or well

Derived terms

• van harte beterschap

Interjection

beterschap

1. get well; used to wish someone well when they are sick