keer

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /keːr/
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  • Rhymes: -eːr

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch keer, kere, ultimately a derivative of Dutch keren (“to turn around, revolve”). Compare German Low German Kehr (“time, turn”), German Kehr (“turn, direction”), Old English ċierr ("turn, time, occasion"; > English chore).

Noun

keer m or n (plural keren, diminutive keertje n)

  1. time (occasion, instance)
    Synonym: maal
Usage notes

The singular form is normally used after numerals. Thus: vele keren – many times; but: drie keer – three times (lit. three-time).

Derived terms

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Verb

keer

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

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