zwanenzang

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • zwanezang (superseded)

Etymology

From zwaan (“swan”) +‎ -en- +‎ zang (“song”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzʋaː.nə(n)ˌzɑŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: zwa‧nen‧zang

Noun

zwanenzang m (plural zwanenzangen, diminutive zwanenzangetje n)

  1. swan song (last major work, accomplishment or effort before one's demise or retirement)

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: swanesang
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