Etymology[edit]
Literally “on the body”, with fossilized dative forms.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /ˌaːn dɛn ˈlɛi̯.və/, /ˌaːn dən ˈlɛi̯.və/
Prepositional phrase[edit]
aan den lijve
- firsthand
Usage notes[edit]
- Commonly combined with the verb ondervinden.