waarde

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaːr.də/
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Etymology 1

Noun

waarde f (plural waarden or waardes, diminutive waardetje n)

  1. value, worth
  2. moral value
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch waerdi, a contraction of waert gi (modern waart gij).

Contraction

waarde

  1. (Brabantian) Contraction of waart gij.
Usage notes

The contraction is sometimes reinforced with an additional gij, giving waarde gij.

Etymology 3

Adjective

waarde

  1. Inflected form of waard

Etymology 4

Verb

waarde

  1. singular past indicative and subjunctive of waren

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German warten, English ward.

Verb

waarde

  1. to wait
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