koudwatervrees

Dutch (Brabantic)

/kɑu̯tˈʋaː.tərˌvreːs/

noun
Definitions
  • excessive fear or trepidation about beginning something, fear of get one's feet getting one's feet wet

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish koud water + Dutch, Flemish vrees (fear).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

vrees

Gloss

fear

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

恐, 虞, 怖, 畏, 慄

Emoji
😨 😱

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