Klein Groningen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Klein Groningen in 1820. Derived from klein (“little”) and the toponym Groningen. Founded by labourers from Groningen.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈklɛi̯n ˈɣroː.nɪ.ŋə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Klein Gro‧nin‧gen
  • Rhymes: -oːnɪŋən

Proper noun

Klein Groningen n

  1. A hamlet in Opsterland, Friesland, Netherlands.

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