hoofstad

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch hoofdstad, from Middle Dutch hôvetstat. Equivalent to hoof +‎ stad.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦʊə̯f.stat/
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Noun

hoofstad (plural hoofstede, diminutive hoofstadjie)

  1. capital, capital city
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