Aswoensdag

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch asschelwoensdach. Equivalent to as (“ash(es), cinders”) +‎ woensdag (“Wednesday”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɑsˈʋuns.dɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: As‧woens‧dag

Noun

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Aswoensdag m (uncountable)

  1. Ash Wednesday, the day of penitence which starts Lent

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