Where does “stoep” come from?
stoep (English) comes from Afrikaans stoep, from Dutch stoep, from Middle Dutch stoep.
stoep (English): A raised veranda in front of a house
Definitions
- A raised veranda in front of a house
Ancestry of “stoep”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Afrikaans | stoep | stoep, stoop, raised platform or veranda in front... |
| 2 | Dutch | stoep | pavement, footpath, sidewalk; stoop, platform... |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | stoep | — |