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bijstand — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aid verb To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
  • succour noun Help or comfort given to a person who is suffering or in trouble.
  • support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.

Senses

bijstand is used for these senses in English:

  • aid (uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
  • succour (uncountable) Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.
  • support Financial or other help.

aid — full definition

  1. verb To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
  2. noun Help, support, or resources given to someone in need.

succour — full definition

  1. noun Help or comfort given to a person who is suffering or in trouble.
  2. noun Aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers, especially reinforcements sent to support military action.
  3. noun Shelter or protection from danger, or a place that provides it.
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hulp hulpmiddel assistent helper hulpje aide bede helpen bijstaan assistentie bijstand verlenen ondersteuning