eega

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From eegade, equivalent to ee (matrimony) + gade (spouse). The former is the same word as German Ehe and is related with Dutch echt.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈeː.ɣaː/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ee‧ga
  • Rhymes: -eːɣaː

Noun[edit]

eega m or f (plural eega's, diminutive eegaatje n)

  1. (formal) spouse, married partner
    Synonym: echtgenoot

Estonian[edit]

Noun[edit]

eega

  1. comitative singular of esi