godheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch godheit, from Old Dutch gothet. Equivalent to god (“god”) +‎ -heid (“-hood, -ness, -ity”),

Compare English godhood, godhead and German Gottheit.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɔt.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: god‧heid

Noun

godheid f (plural godheden, diminutive godheidje n)

  1. A divinity, deity, male or female
  2. (often capitalized: Godheid) The divine nature of God, notably in monotheistic theology
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