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Words with Suffix “-overheids-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “-overheids-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-overheids- Combination of 'over-' (Germanic, 'over') and '-heids' (Germanic, denoting state/quality). Functions as a connecting element.
semioverheidsdienst
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se·mi·o·ver·heids·dienst
/sə.mi.o.vərˈɦɛi̯ts.dɪnst/
noun
The Dutch word 'semioverheidsdienst' is a compound noun meaning 'semi-government service'. It is syllabified as 'se-mi-o-ver-heids-dienst' with primary stress on 'heids'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding single initial consonants, while respecting the morphemic structure of the compound word.