deernis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch deernesse. Equivalent to deren +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdeːr.nɪs/

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• Hyphenation: deer‧nis

Noun

deernis f (plural deernissen, no diminutive)

1. pity, compassion

Synonyms

• medelijden

Derived terms

• deerniswaard
• deerniswaardig
• deerniswekkend

Anagrams

• reisden, sierden, sierend