Koninginnehaven

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Koninginnehaven. Compound of koningin (“queen”) and haven (“harbour, port”). Named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1858-1934).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌkoː.nɪˈŋɪ.nəˌɦaː.və(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Ko‧nin‧gin‧ne‧ha‧ven

Proper noun

Koninginnehaven n

  1. A hamlet in Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands.

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