stiefkind

See also: Stiefkind

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch stiefkint. Equivalent to stief- +‎ kind.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstif.kɪnt/

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• Hyphenation: stief‧kind

Noun

stiefkind n (plural stiefkinderen, diminutive stiefkindje n)

1. stepchild
2. (figuratively) someone or something that is not treated fairly (the diminutive form is often used)

Related terms

• stiefdochter
• stiefzoon