bijstand

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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/
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  • Hyphenation: bij‧stand

Noun

bijstand m (uncountable)

  1. social welfare, dole
  2. help, aid

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