Ratum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as ratmen in 1330. Etymology uncertain, although it is definitely not a compound with the element heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Rande, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈraː.tʏm/
• Hyphenation: Ra‧tum

Proper noun

Ratum n

1. A hamlet in Winterswijk, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Ratums

References

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