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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch bijstant. Equivalent to bij + stand. Compare German Beistand, Swedish bistånd and Norwegian bistand.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯stɑnt/
- Hyphenation: bij‧stand
Noun
bijstand m (uncountable)
- social welfare, dole
- help, aid
Derived terms