Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From verstaan +‎ -er. The suffix -er is normally attached to the verb stem (which is versta-) rather than the full infinitive, but in modern usage, the infinitive is chosen as the stem to avoid a hiatus. The -d- is epenthetic. Compare gaander.

Pronunciation edit

  • (file)

Noun edit

verstaander m (plural verstaanders, diminutive verstaandertje n)

  1. (uncommon) understander (one who hears and/or understands)

Derived terms edit