verwisseling
Dutch
Etymology
verwisselen (“to exchange”) + -ing
Pronunciation
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Noun
verwisseling f (plural verwisselingen, diminutive verwisselinkje n)
- exchange, swapping, replacement
Usage notes
In contrast to wisseling, there is often confusion or error involved:
- De wisseling van de wacht. vs. De ongemerkte verwisseling van de vervalste brief.
- The change of the guards. vs. The unnoticed swapping of the falsified letter.
Compare verwisselen.