veiligheidsspeld

Dutch

Alternative forms

• veiligheidspeld (superseded, uncommon)

Etymology

From veiligheid +‎ -s- +‎ speld, perhaps a calque of English safety pin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɛi̯.ləx.ɦɛi̯tˌspɛlt/

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• Hyphenation: vei‧lig‧heids‧speld

Noun

veiligheidsspeld f (plural veiligheidsspelden, diminutive veiligheidsspeldje n)

1. a safety pin

Descendants

• → West Frisian: feilichheidsspjelde (calque)