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Stoffel Vandoorne - Malaysia GP 2017
Stoffel is a Dutch-language given name and German-language surname derived from a diminutive of a reduced form of Christoffer. Like the related '' Stoffer'' it has thus emerged from the medieval personal name of Greek origin ''Christopher'' with the literal meaning "bearer of christ". Notable people with the name include: Given name * Stoffel Botha (1929–1998), South African politician * Stoffel Muller (1776–1833), Dutch Protestant religious leader * Stoffel du Plessis (1932–2000), South African middleweight boxer * Stoffel Steyn (born 1941), South African boxer * Stoffel Vandoorne (born 1992), Belgian professional racing driver Surname * Alice Stoffel (1905–1983), French swimmer * André Ernesto Stoffel (born 1960), Brazilian former basketball player * Charles Stoffel (1893–1970), Swiss sportsman * Dale Stoffel (1961–2004), American businessman and arms dealer * Jacob Stoffel Jr. (1861–1927), American businessman and politician * Josy Stoffel Josy Stoffel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diminutive
A diminutive is a root word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment. A (abbreviated ) is a word-formation device used to express such meanings. In many languages, such forms can be translated as "little" and diminutives can also be formed as multi-word constructions such as " Tiny Tim". Diminutives are often employed as nicknames and pet names when speaking to small children and when expressing extreme tenderness and intimacy to an adult. The opposite of the diminutive form is the augmentative. Beyond the ''diminutive form'' of a single word, a ''diminutive'' can be a multi-word name, such as "Tiny Tim" or "Little Dorrit". In many languages, formation of diminutives by adding suffixes is a productive part of the language. For example, in Spanish can be a nickname for someone who is overweight, and by adding an suffix, it becomes which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |