winterhaven
Appearance
See also: Winterhaven and Winter Haven
Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Compound of winter + haven. First attested in the 18th century.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]winterhaven f (plural winterhavens)
- winter harbour (harbour where ships can safely spend the winter)
- Veel schepen zochten bescherming in de winterhaven tijdens de koude maanden. ― Many ships sought shelter in the winter harbour during the cold months.
- De winterhaven bood een veilige plek tegen ijzige winden. ― The winter harbour provided a safe spot against icy winds.
- Kapiteins waren dankbaar voor de faciliteiten van de winterhaven. ― Captains were grateful for the facilities of the winter harbour.
Descendants
[edit]- Afrikaans: winterhawe