Empel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as empele in 815-816. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym composed of Proto-Germanic *ama- (“natural watercourse”) and *apa (“river, stream”). Compare Emmen and Emst.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛm.pəl/
• Hyphenation: Em‧pel
• Rhymes: -ɛmpəl

Proper noun

Empel n

1. A village in 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands

   Synonym: 't Slotgat (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Empelnaar
• Empels
• Oud-Empel
• Empel en Meerwijk

References

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