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Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈsxɪl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ge‧schil
  • Rhymes: -ɪl

Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch gescil.

Noun

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geschil n (plural geschillen, diminutive geschilletje n)

  1. difference of opinion, dispute, strife
Derived terms
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Descendants
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  • Afrikaans: geskil

Etymology 2

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From ge- +‎ schillen.

Noun

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geschil n (uncountable)

  1. the act of peeling (e.g. fruits or vegetables)