Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of zij +‎ rivier.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛi̯.riˌviːr/
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  • Hyphenation: zij‧ri‧vier

Noun

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zijrivier f (plural zijrivieren, diminutive zijriviertje n)

  1. tributary (river which joins another, larger river)