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Dutch
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪnˈdin/
- Hyphenation: in‧dien
- Rhymes: -in
Etymology 1
From in (“in”) + die (“this”), with die in the now obsolete masculine dative/accusative case.
Conjunction
indien
- (formal) if
Raadpleeg uw arts indien u andere geneesmiddelen neemt.- Consult your physician if you are taking other medicines.
Synonyms
Descendants
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Verb
indien
- first-person singular dependent-clause present indicative of indienen
Anagrams
French
Etymology
From Inde + -ien.
Pronunciation
Adjective
indien (feminine indienne, masculine plural indiens, feminine plural indiennes)
- Indian (related to India)
- Indian (related to Amerinds)
- Synonym: amérindien
Derived terms
Noun
indien m (plural indiens, feminine indienne)
- Indian (Amerind)
- Synonym: Amérindien
Further reading
Old French
Alternative forms
Adjective
indien m (oblique and nominative feminine singular indiene)
- Indian (of or relating to India)
Declension
Noun
indien oblique singular, m (oblique plural indiens, nominative singular indiens, nominative plural indien)
- Indian (person)
References