zwart gat

Dutch

Etymology

Calque of English black hole.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /zʋɑrt ˈxɑt/
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Noun

zwart gat n (plural zwarte gaten, diminutive zwart gaatje n)

  1. A black hole, an astronomical phenomenon of extreme gravity.
  2. A temporary loss of memory.
  3. (figurative) A condition of despair and emotional emptiness, often involving self-destructive behaviour.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see zwart,‎ gat: a black hole.
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