zelfs

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch selves. Equivalent to zelf +‎ -s (genitive ending).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /zɛlfs/
Audio (file)
Hyphenation: zelfs

Adverb edit

zelfs

even (extreme example)
Zelfs de kat zingt nog beter dan jij!
Even the cat sings better than you!

Descendants edit

Afrikaans: selfs
Negerhollands: self
→ Aukan: seefi

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