Siberië

See also: Sibérie

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • Siberia (obsolete)
  • Siberien (obsolete)
  • Siberiën (obsolete)

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian Сибирь (Sibirʹ), which derives in turn from the name of a Tatar fortress.

The hamlet in Drenthe is first attested as Siberien in 1851-1855. Named after the region in Russia. The settlement was named for its perceived remoteness.

The hamlet in Noord-Brabant is attested as Siberië in 1978. Named after the region in Russia. The settlement was named for its perceived remoteness.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsiˈbeː.ri.ə/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Si‧be‧rië
  • Rhymes: -eːriə

Proper noun

Siberië n

  1. Siberia (the region of Russia in Asia) [from early 17th c.]
  2. a hamlet in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands
  3. a hamlet in Land van Cuijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

Derived terms

References

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