Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch dienstcnecht. Equivalent to dienst +‎ knecht.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdinst.knɛxt/
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  • Hyphenation: dienst‧knecht

Noun edit

dienstknecht m (plural dienstknechten, diminutive dienstknechtje n)

  1. servant
    Synonyms: dienaar, knecht

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: dienst-knecht