Belgeren

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as berghelen in 1312-1350. Derived from the dative plural of a diminutive form of Old Dutch berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Bergelen and Birgel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛl.ɣə.rə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Bel‧ge‧ren
  • Rhymes: -ɛlɣərən

Proper noun

Belgeren n

  1. a hamlet in Deurne, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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