geschiedenis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch geschiedenisse, extended form of geschienisse, derived from geschien (“to happen”). By surface analysis, geschieden +‎ -nis. The form with -de- follows the development of the underlying verb. Cognate with German Geschehnis, also related with Geschichte.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈsxi.də.nɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧schie‧de‧nis

Noun

geschiedenis f (plural geschiedenissen, diminutive geschiedenisje n)

  1. history (that which happened in the past, especially insofar as it is relevant for later times)
  2. history, historical science (the scientific study thereof)
    Synonym: geschiedkunde
  3. event, happening
    Synonym: gebeurtenis

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: geskiedenis
  • Negerhollands: geskiedenis
  • → Papiamentu: geschiedenis
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