Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bəˈɦuf/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: be‧hoef
  • Rhymes: -uf

Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch behoef.

Noun

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behoef n (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) need, requirement of something that lacks
    Synonym: behoefte
  2. (obsolete) advantage, benefit
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

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behoef

  1. inflection of behoeven:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. imperative