Dutch word ontstaan comes from Dutch ont-, Dutch staat (State (political entity). State, condition.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ont- | Dutch (nld) | Forms inchoative verbs, indicating that a process is beginning. Un-, de-; forms verbs meaning to negate, remove or separate. |
| staat | Dutch (nld) | State (political entity). State, condition. |
| ontstaan | Dutch (nld) | Start, beginning; arising, origination To arise, to come into being. |