Strijbeek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as strijbeeck in 1256. Derived from a hydronym related to the ancient hydronym Striene.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstrɛi̯.beːk/
• Hyphenation: Strij‧beek

Proper noun

Strijbeek n

1. A village in Alphen-Chaam, North Brabant, Netherlands

   Synonym: Maerkrattenland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Strijbekenaar
• Strijbeeks

References

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