belofte

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Etymology[edit]

From Dutch belofte, from Middle Dutch belofte.

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Noun[edit]

belofte (plural beloftes)

  1. promise

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch belofte. Equivalent to beloven +‎ -te.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /bəˈlɔf.tə/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: be‧lof‧te
  • Rhymes: -ɔftə

Noun[edit]

belofte f (plural beloften or beloftes, diminutive beloftetje n)

  1. promise, vow, pledge

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  • Afrikaans: belofte
  • Negerhollands: belof, belofnis