Nispense Achterhoek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Achterhoek in 1838-1857. Derived from the toponym Nispen and a compound of achter (“back, rear”) and hoek (“isolated place”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnɪs.pən.sə ˈɑx.tərˌɦuk/
  • Hyphenation: Nis‧pen‧se Ach‧ter‧hoek

Proper noun

Nispense Achterhoek n

  1. A hamlet in Rucphen, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

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