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bijstand

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch bijstant. Equivalent to bij +‎ stand, function as a deverbal from bijstaan. Compare German Beistand, Swedish bistånd and Norwegian bistand.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯stɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: bij‧stand

Noun

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bijstand m (uncountable, no diminutive)

  1. social welfare, dole
  2. help, aid

Derived terms

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