Belgeren

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as berghelen in 1312-1350. Derived from the dative plural of a diminutive form of Old Dutch berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Bergelen and Birgel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛl.ɣə.rə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Bel‧ge‧ren
• Rhymes: -ɛlɣərən

Proper noun

Belgeren n

1. A hamlet in Deurne, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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