geldingsdrang

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣɛl.dɪŋsˌdrɑŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • compulsive need to impose one's will and gain respect, ambition, self-assertion

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish gelding + Dutch, Flemish drang (desire, compulsion).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

drang

Gloss

desire, compulsion

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

欲

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