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 to its cognate slaaf (“slave”).

Derived terms

• Slavisch