onrust

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch onruste, equivalent to on- (“un-”) +‎ rust (“rest”). Compare English unrest.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɔn.rʏst/
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Hyphenation: on‧rust

Noun

onrust f or m (plural onrusten, diminutive onrustje n)

(uncountable) unrest (state of agitation)
unrest, upheaval (agitated situation)
a constantly moving piece in a mechanical clock

Synonyms

(unrest): rumoer, oproer

Derived terms

onrustig
onruststoker
onrustzaaier

Descendants

Afrikaans: onrus

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