Schaapsbrug

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Schapsbruggen in 1646. Derived from a compound of schaap (“sheep”) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a bridge near the hamlet.

See also Limburgish Sjaopsbrögk.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsxaːps.brʏx/
  • Hyphenation: Schaaps‧brug

Proper noun

Schaapsbrug n

  1. A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands.

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