schijnhuwelijk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsxɛi̯nɦyʋələk/

noun
Definitions
  • sham marriage a marriage of convenience entered into without the intention to create a real marital relationship

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish schijn (appearance, apparence, appear, pretense, semblance, shine) + Dutch, Flemish huwelijk (marriage, wedding).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

huwelijk

Gloss

marriage, wedding

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
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