Words with Root “lof” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “lof”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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lof Dutch origin, meaning 'leave' or 'holiday'.
The word 'verlofspaarregeling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ver-lof-spaar-re-ge-ling. Primary stress falls on 'spaar'. It's formed from the prefix 'ver-', roots 'lof' and 'spaar-regel', and the nominalizing suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
The word 'verlofspaarregelingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lin'). The word refers to leave-saving schemes and is a typical example of Dutch word formation.