kerstkind

Dutch

Alternative forms

kerstekind (Belgium)

Etymology

From kerst (“Christmas”) +‎ kind (“child”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkɛrst.kɪnt/
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Hyphenation: kerst‧kind

Noun

kerstkind n (plural kerstkinderen, diminutive kerstkindje n)

(Netherlands, literally) baby Jezus
(Netherlands) a child born on Christmas (Eve or Day)

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