zelfs

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch selves. Equivalent to zelf +‎ -s (genitive ending).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zɛlfs/
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  • Hyphenation: zelfs

Adverb

zelfs

  1. even (extreme example)
    Zelfs de kat zingt nog beter dan jij!
    Even the cat sings better than you!

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: selfs
  • Negerhollands: self
  • Aukan: seefi