termijn

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin terminus. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɛrˈmɛi̯n/

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• Hyphenation: ter‧mijn
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯n

Noun

termijn m (plural termijnen, diminutive termijntje n)

1. term, period

   op korte termijn ― in the short term, in the short run

   op lange termijn ― in the long term, in the long run

2. deadline

   Synonym: deadline

Descendants

• → Indonesian: tèrmin