Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of hulp (help) +‎ middel (means).

Pronunciation edit

  • (file)
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦʏlpˌmɪdəl/
  • Hyphenation: hulp‧mid‧del

Noun edit

hulpmiddel n (plural hulpmiddelen, diminutive hulpmiddeltje n)

  1. aid, instrument, tool (material source of help)

Descendants edit

  • Negerhollands: help-midlen