dieverij (Dutch)
Where does "dieverij" come from?
The Dutch word 'dieverij' is formed by combining the stem of the verb 'dieven,' meaning to steal, with the suffix '-erij,' which creates nouns describing an activity or practice. Derived from the root for 'thief,' this term captures the broad concept of thievery, typically used in casual conversation rather than formal legal settings.
Full etymology tree
- dieverij (Dutch), 'thieving, thievery; mostly used outside the judicial context'
- derived dieven (Dutch), 'plural of dief'
- suffix -erij (Middle Dutch)
Ancestors
- dieven (Dutch)
Updated June 2026
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