behoef

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈɦuf/

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• Hyphenation: be‧hoef
• Rhymes: -uf

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch behoef.

Noun

behoef n (uncountable)

1. (obsolete) need, requirement of something that lacks

   Synonym: behoefte

2. (obsolete) advantage, benefit

Derived terms

• ten behoeve van

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

behoef

1. inflection of behoeven:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
   3. imperative