dienstbode

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dienst +‎ bode.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdinstˌboː.də/

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• Hyphenation: dienst‧bo‧de

Noun

dienstbode m or f (plural dienstboden or dienstbodes, diminutive dienstbodetje n)

1. servant

   Synonyms: bediende, bode, dienaar, knecht

2. (now more commonly) maidservant

   Synonyms: deerne, dienstmaagd, dienstmeid, meid