Venbergen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as vinneberga in 1227. Derived from Middle Dutch vinne (“small pool in a forest or heath”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛnˌbɛr.ɣə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Ven‧ber‧gen

Proper noun

Venbergen n

  1. A hamlet in Valkenswaard, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

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