Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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hulpmiddel n (plural hulpmiddelen, diminutive hulpmiddeltje n)

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

Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: help-midlen