gunsteling

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From gunst (favour, benefit) +‎ -e- +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣʏn.stəˌlɪŋ/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: gun‧ste‧ling

Noun[edit]

gunsteling m (plural gunstelingen, diminutive gunstelingetje n)

  1. beneficiary (someone who receives a favour or benefits)

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: gunsteling