Slaaf

See also: slaaf and sla af

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Byzantine Greek Σκλάβος (Sklábos), which see for more.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /slaːf/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Slaaf
  • Rhymes: -aːf
  • Homophone: slaaf

Noun

Slaaf m (plural Slaven, diminutive Slaafje n)

  1. Slav

Usage notes

This word may be considered offensive because it is identical to its cognate slaaf (“slave”).

Derived terms

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