zijwaarts

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch sidewaert with loss of intervolalic -d-. Equivalent to zij (“side”) +‎ -waarts (“ways”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛi̯.ʋaːrts/
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  • Hyphenation: zij‧waarts

Adverb

zijwaarts

  1. sideways

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: sywaarts
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