bezigheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bēsicheit. Equivalent to bezig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbeː.zəxˌɦɛi̯t/

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• Hyphenation: be‧zig‧heid

Noun

bezigheid f (plural bezigheden, diminutive bezigheidje n)

1. busyness, occupation, activity

Synonyms

• occupatie

Descendants

• Negerhollands: beesigheit, beesigheid