aardig

From Middle Dutch aerdich. Equivalent to aard (“nature, essence”) +‎ -ig.

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• IPA^(key): /ˈaːr.dəx/
• Hyphenation: aar‧dig
• Rhymes: -aːrdəx

aardig (comparative aardiger, superlative aardigst)

1. friendly, nice

   Ze was ontzettend aardig tegen me. — She was incredibly nice to me.

   Synonyms: aimabel, vriendelijk

2. nice

   Dat is een aardig horloge. — That's a nice watch (you've got there).

3. considerable, substantial

   Synonym: fraai

   Dat is een aardig bedrag. — That's quite an amount (of money).

• aardigheid
• zachtaardig

• aard

• Afrikaans: aardig