negerin

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • negrin (obsolete)

Etymology

From neger +‎ -in.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌneː.ɣəˈrɪn/
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  • Hyphenation: ne‧ge‧rin
  • Rhymes: -ɪn

Noun

negerin f (plural negerinnen, diminutive negerinnetje n)

  1. (potentially offensive) black woman, negress

Usage notes

Somewhat more likely to be offensive than neger, which see for details on use.

Derived terms
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