gruweldaad

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch gruweldaad. Equivalent to gruwel (“abomination, horror”) +‎ daad (“action, deed”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈχry.vəlˌdɑːt/

Noun

gruweldaad (plural gruweldade)

1. horrific action, abominable deed

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of gruwel (“abomination, horror”) +‎ daad (“action, deed”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣry.əlˌdaːt/

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• Hyphenation: gru‧wel‧daad

Noun

gruweldaad f (plural gruweldaden, diminutive gruweldaadje n)

1. horrific action, abominable deed

Descendants

• Afrikaans: gruweldaad