Wilp-Achterhoek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Achter Hoek in 1868. Compound of the toponym Wilp and a compound derived from achter (behind, rear) and hoek (piece of land, remote place).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɪlp ˈɑx.tərˌɦuk/
  • Hyphenation: Wilp-‧Ach‧ter‧hoek

Proper noun

Wilp-Achterhoek n

  1. A village in Voorst, Gelderland, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Broekersgat (Carnival nickname)

References

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