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kant.

side, face (of an object)

4 characters1 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɑnt/
  1. side, face (of an object)

    masculine
    De deur is aan deze kant van het gebouw.
  2. side (as opposed to top or bottom)

    masculine
    De boom is omgevallen en ligt nu op zijn kant.
  3. way, direction

    masculine
    We rijden de verkeerde kant op.
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch cant, from Old Northern French cant, from Medieval Latin canthus.

noun/kɑnt/
  1. lace (textile pattern)

    masculine · neuter · no-diminutive · uncountable
    Deze doek is met kant versierd.
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch cant, from Old Northern French cant, from Medieval Latin canthus.

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