Gaanderen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested around 1200 as gernere. Usually interpreted as a compound of geer (“wedge-shaped”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). Compare Gerner.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣaːn.də.rə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Gaan‧der‧en
• Rhymes: -aːndərən

Proper noun

Gaanderen n

1. A village in Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Bultendarp (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Gaanderenaar
• Gaanderens
• Gaanderhei

References

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