bijstand

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch bijstant. Equivalent to bij +‎ stand. Compare German Beistand, Swedish bistånd and Norwegian bistand. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯stɑnt/ Hyphenation: bij‧stand === Noun === bijstand m (uncountable, no diminutive) social welfare, dole help, aid ==== Derived terms ==== bijstandsmoeder bijstandsouder bijstandsvader ==== Related terms ==== bijstaan