Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch bijstant. Equivalent to bij +‎ stand. Compare German Beistand, Swedish bistånd and Norwegian bistand.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯stɑnt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: bij‧stand

Noun edit

bijstand m (uncountable)

  1. social welfare, dole
  2. help, aid

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