Sittard

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Sithert between 1135 and 1180. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Old High German sîte (“mountainside”), Latin secretarium (“section of forest intended for logging”) or sectura (“common land”). Compare Zijtaart, Zittard and Zittert.

See also Limburgish Zitterd.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪ.tɑrt/
  • Hyphenation: Sit‧tard

Proper noun

Sittard n

  1. A city and former municipality of Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands

Derived terms

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