standbeeld

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch standbeeld, modelled on Latin statua. Equivalent to stand + beeld.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstant.bɪə̯lt/

Noun

standbeeld (plural standbeelde, diminutive standbeeldjie)

  1. statue

Dutch

Etymology

From stand + beeld, modelled on Latin statua. Cf. German Standbild, which is of a later date.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɑnt.beːlt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: stand‧beeld

Noun

standbeeld n (plural standbeelden, diminutive standbeeldje n)

  1. statue [from 17th c.]

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: standbeeld
  • West Frisian: stânbyld (calque)
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