slechts

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch slechtes (“simply”). Equivalent to slecht (“simple”, obsolete sense) +‎ -s (adverbial suffix).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /slɛx(t)s/

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• Hyphenation: slechts

Adverb

slechts (formal, higher register)

1. only, just

Synonyms

• maar

Descendants

• Afrikaans: slegs
• → Papiamentu: slechts (dated)