Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch halfbroeder. Equivalent to half +‎ broeder.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑlfˌbru.dər/
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  • Hyphenation: half‧broe‧der

Noun

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halfbroeder m (plural halfbroeders, feminine halfzuster)

  1. (formal) Dated form of halfbroer.