Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as Bergsche Heide in 1913. Derived from the toponym Bergen and heide (heath, heathland).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛrx.sə ˈɦɛi̯.də/
  • Hyphenation: Berg‧sche Hei‧de
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯də

Proper noun edit

Bergsche Heide n

  1. A hamlet in Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References edit

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