schennis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch schennisse, also schendenisse. Equivalent to schenden (to violate, damage) + -nis (-ness).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɛnɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: schen‧nis

Noun

schennis f (plural schennissen)

  1. An active or passive case of hurting, damaging
  2. An immoral violation of a person, obligation or rule
  3. (obsolete) A result of the above: shame, dishonor, scandal
  4. (obsolete) The potential to hurt or damage: danger, risk

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