betekenis

Afrikaans

/bəˈtiə̯kənəs/

noun
Definitions
  • understanding; meaning; content
  • intended effect
  • importance; significance and weight

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish betekenis (meaning) inherited from Middle Dutch betêkenesse.

Origin

Middle Dutch

betêkenesse

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