Schaapsbrug

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Schapsbruggen in 1646. Derived from a compound of schaap (“sheep”) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a bridge near the hamlet.

See also Limburgish Sjaopsbrögk.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxaːps.brʏx/
• Hyphenation: Schaaps‧brug

Proper noun

Schaapsbrug n

1. A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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