zelfs

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch selves. Equivalent to zelf +‎ -s (genitive ending).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /zɛlfs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: zelfs

Adverb[edit]

zelfs

  1. even (extreme example)
    Zelfs de kat zingt nog beter dan jij!
    Even the cat sings better than you!

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: selfs
  • Negerhollands: self
  • Aukan: seefi