kattenkwaad

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From kat (“cat”) +‎ kwaad (“evil, harm”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑtə(ŋ)kʋaːt/
  • Hyphenation: kat‧ten‧kwaad

Noun

kattenkwaad n (uncountable, no diminutive)

  1. vexatious conduct, mischief

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: kattekwaad
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