beschaving

Dutch

Etymology

From beschaven +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈsxaː.vɪŋ/
  • Rhymes: -aːvɪŋ
  • Hyphenation: be‧scha‧ving
  • (Belgium)
    beschaving(file)
  • (Netherlands)
    beschaving(file)

Noun

beschaving f (plural beschavingen, diminutive beschavinkje n)

  1. civilization
    Geen cultuur of beschaving zonder geloof in goden.
    No culture or civilization without faith in gods.

Derived terms
  • beschavingsideaal
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