bederf

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈdɛrf/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧derf
  • Rhymes: -ɛrf

Etymology 1

From bederven.

Noun

bederf n (uncountable)

  1. decay, rotting
  2. deterioration, worsening

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch bederve.

Noun

bederf n (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) need, necessity
    Synonym: nood
Derived terms
  • van bederf hebben

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the main entry.

Verb

bederf

  1. first-person singular present indicative of bederven
  2. imperative of bederven
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