toverslag

Dutch

Etymology

From toveren (“to perform magic”) +‎ slag (“stroke”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtoː.vərˌslɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: to‧ver‧slag

Noun

toverslag m (plural toverslagen, no diminutive)

  1. stroke of magic

Usage notes

Often used in the expression als bij toverslag (“suddenly and unexpectedly”).

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