onrust

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch onruste, equivalent to on- (un-) +‎ rust (rest). Compare English unrest.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔn.rʏst/
  • Hyphenation: on‧rust

Noun

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onrust f or m (plural onrusten, diminutive onrustje n)

  1. (uncountable) unrest (state of agitation)
  2. unrest, upheaval (agitated situation)
  3. balance wheel

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: onrus