kerstkind

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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kerstkind n (plural kerstkinderen, diminutive kerstkindje n)

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