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Dutch
Etymology
From verstaan + -er. The suffix -er is normally attached to the verb stem (which is versta-) rather than the full infinitive, but in modern usage, the infinitive is chosen as the stem to avoid a hiatus. The -d- is epenthetic. Compare gaander.
Pronunciation
Noun
verstaander m (plural verstaanders, diminutive verstaandertje n)
- (uncommon) understander (one who hears and/or understands)
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