levensmiddel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From leven (life) +‎ -s- +‎ middel (mean).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈleː.və(n)sˌmɪ.dəl/
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  • Hyphenation: le‧vens‧mid‧del

Noun

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levensmiddel n (plural levensmiddelen, diminutive levensmiddeltje n)

  1. (chiefly plural) food, foodstuff
  2. victual

Usage notes

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The word is more formal than voeding (nutrition) en voedsel (food).

Synonyms

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