Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as Etzenberg in 1803-1820. Compound of an uncertain first element (possibly related to etze (pasture)) and berg (hill, elevated place). Compare Etzenrade.

See also Limburgish Ètsberg.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛts.bɛrx/
  • Hyphenation: Ets‧berg

Proper noun edit

Etsberg n

  1. A hamlet in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References edit

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