Balkbrug

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Balkbrug in 1812. Derived from balkbrug (“beam bridge”). Named after a nearby bridge.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑlk.brʏx/
  • Hyphenation: Balk‧brug

Proper noun

Balkbrug n

  1. A village in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Balkbrugger
  • Balkbrugs

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