Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as Hoptilla in 1511. Borrowed from West Frisian Hoptille, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and tille (fixed bridge). The first element may be hoppe (dry or nearly dry inlet).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔpˌtɪ.lə/
  • Hyphenation: Hop‧til‧le

Proper noun edit

Hoptille n

  1. A hamlet in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands.

References edit

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