ijdel

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Contents 1 Dutch 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Derived terms

[edit] Dutch

[edit] Etymology

Germanic, cognate with idle

[edit] Adjective

ijdel, ijdele (comparative r, re; superlative ijdelst, ijdelste)

1. vain, overly proud (of one's appearance, status etc.)
2. idle, in vain, unfounded
3. petty, mere, insignificant, worthless

[edit] Derived terms

• ijdelheid
• ijdeltuit m. and f.
• verijdelen