beschermengel

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of beschermen +‎ engel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈsxɛrmˌɛ.ŋəl/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧scherm‧en‧gel

Noun

beschermengel m (plural beschermengelen, diminutive beschermengeltje n)

  1. A guardian angel (tutelary angel).
  2. (figuratively) A guardian angel (protector, minder).

Synonyms
  • engelbewaarder

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: beskermengel
  • → West Frisian: beskermingel (calque)
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