waarde

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋaːr.də/

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Etymology 1

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Noun

waarde f (plural waarden or waardes, diminutive waardetje n)

1. value for a parameter
2. value, monetary or figurative worth
3. moral value, principle

Derived terms

• drempelwaarde
• eigenwaarde
• ontwaarden
• waardeloos
• waardevol
• waarderen

Descendants

• Negerhollands: weert, waard
• → Saramaccan: wáíti

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch waerdi, a contraction of waert gi (modern waart gij).

Contraction

waarde

1. (Brabant) Contraction of waart gij.

Usage notes

The contraction is sometimes reinforced with an additional gij, giving waarde gij.

Etymology 3

Adjective

waarde

1. (deprecated template usage) Inflected form of waard

Etymology 4

Verb

waarde

1. (deprecated template usage) singular past indicative and subjunctive of waren

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Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German warten, English ward.

Verb

waarde

1. to wait