geldschieter - Van Dale translates into both money lender and sponsor

Submitted by myth (Germany), Mar 24, 2014 at 04:22

Here's the Van Dale translation NL->EN of "geldschieter"

http://www.vandale.nl/opzoeken?pattern=geldschieter&lang=ne

moneylender, (van sport-, cultuurevenement ook) sponsor

the comment in parenthesis reads "also of sports- and cultural events".

Here's Van Dale's explanation for a Dutch reader:

http://www.vandale.nl/opzoeken?pattern=geldschieter&lang=nn#.Uy_p8ty8rbQ

iem. die geld uitleent; financier

which I translate into "someone who lends out money, financier" (iem.=iemand)

Van Dale sets the Dutch language standard for both The Netherlands and Flamish Belgium. I understand Van Dale covers both meanings.

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