volstaan

Meaning

to suffice

volstaan

to suffice

Concepts

be enough

be sufficient

Synonyms

voldoende zijn

toereikend zijn

genoeg zijn

Frequency

C2
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch volstaen, equivalent to vol- + staan. Compare Middle Low German vulstān (“to persevere, guarantee, stand through”), Old High German follastēn (“to stand through, persevere”).

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