geschil

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Dutch[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈsxɪl/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ge‧schil
  • Rhymes: -ɪl

Etymology 1[edit]

From Middle Dutch gescil.

Noun[edit]

geschil n (plural geschillen, diminutive geschilletje n)

  1. difference of opinion, dispute, strife
Derived terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
  • Afrikaans: geskil

Etymology 2[edit]

From ge- +‎ schillen.

Noun[edit]

geschil n (uncountable)

  1. The act of peeling (e.g. fruits or vegetables).