Saasveld

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as saterslo in 1145. Originally a compound of an unclear first element and lo (“light forest”). The first element may be a personal name. The second element was gradually replaced by veld (“field”). Compare Harreveld and Lievelde.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsaːs.vɛlt/
  • Hyphenation: Saas‧veld

Proper noun

Saasveld n

  1. A village in Dinkelland, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Saasvelder
  • Saasvelds

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