Slaaf

See also: slaaf and sla af

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Byzantine Greek Σκλάβος (Sklábos), which see for more.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /slaːf/
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  • Hyphenation: Slaaf
  • Rhymes: -aːf
  • Homophone: slaaf

Noun

Slaaf m (plural Slaven, diminutive Slaafje n)

  1. Slav

Usage notes

This word may be considered offensive because it is identical with the word slaaf (“slave”).

Derived terms
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