leergeld

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of leren (“to learn”) +‎ geld (“money, payment”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈleːr.ɣɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: leer‧geld

Noun

leergeld n (plural leergelden, no diminutive)

  1. a fee for lessons, education
    Synonym: lesgeld
  2. the metaphorical price for some life lesson, wisdom or information
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