tussenvoegsel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From tussenvoegen +‎ -sel, from tussen (between) + voegsel (gap filler).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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tussenvoegsel n (plural tussenvoegsels, diminutive tussenvoegseltje n)

  1. (grammar) infix
    Coordinate terms: voorvoegsel, achtervoegsel
  2. a part of a person's name (usually of Dutch origin) that comes between the first name and the last name (such as van der or de)