slaafje

Dutch

Etymology

slaaf 'slave' + diminutive ending -je

Pronunciation

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Noun

slaafje n (plural slaafjes)

1. the diminutive of slaaf (slave)
2. (figuratively) a flunky, slavish follower etc.

Synonyms

• (flunky) knechtje n, lakei m, voetveeg m or f

Related terms

• slaafs
• slaafsheid