Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of lid +‎ woord. First attested in the late 17th century.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɪt.ʋoːrt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: lid‧woord

Noun edit

lidwoord n (plural lidwoorden, diminutive lidwoordje n)

  1. (grammar) article [from late 17th c.]
    Synonyms: lid, voorlid

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Indonesian: kata sandang (calque)