veiligheidsspeld

Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

veiligheidspeld (superseded, uncommon)

Etymology edit

From veiligheid +‎ -s- +‎ speld, perhaps a calque of English safety pin.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈvɛi̯.ləx.ɦɛi̯tˌspɛlt/
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Hyphenation: vei‧lig‧heids‧speld

Noun edit

veiligheidsspeld f (plural veiligheidsspelden, diminutive veiligheidsspeldje n)

A safety pin.

Descendants edit

→ West Frisian: feilichheidsspjelde (calque)

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