Kaffeberg

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Kaffenberch in 1615. Compound of Limburgish kavei (“hollow road”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Chevremont and Schweiberg.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑ.fəˌbɛrx/
  • Hyphenation: Kaf‧fe‧berg

Proper noun

Kaffeberg n

  1. A neighbourhood of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands.

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