schildpad

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch schiltpadde. Equivalent to schild (“shield”) +‎ pad (“toad”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsxɪl(t).pɑt/
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Hyphenation: schild‧pad

Noun

schildpad f (plural schildpadden, diminutive schildpadje n)

tortoise, turtle

Descendants

Afrikaans: skilpad

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