wildernis

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch wildernisse, from wilt + -nisse (modern Dutch wild +‎ -nis). The -r- has been added by analogy with hindernis and duisternis; compare German Wildnis. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʋɪldərˌnɪs/ Hyphenation: wil‧der‧nis === Noun === wildernis f (plural wildernissen, diminutive wildernisje n) wilderness Synonyms: bush, bush bush, ruigte, woestenij ==== Descendants ==== Afrikaans: wildernis Negerhollands: wildnes