schijf

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Etymology

From Middle Dutch schîve, from Old Dutch *skīva, from Proto-Germanic *skībǭ. Cognate with German Scheibe, English shive, Old Norse skífa.

Pronunciation

Noun

schijf f (plural schijven, diminutive schijfje n)

  1. disk
    een harde schijf: a computer hard disk
  2. a slice
    een schijfje citroen: a slice of lemon

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: skyf
  • Papiamentu: schijfie (dated)