Ziek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as syke in 1235. Originally a hydronym related to Middle Dutch sîgen (“drop, flow”). Compare Zeegse, Zeesse, Zeijen, Zeist, Seeste and Segeste.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /zik/
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  • Hyphenation: Ziek
  • Rhymes: -ik
  • Homophone: ziek

Proper noun

Ziek n

  1. A hamlet in Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands.

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