Ostaaijen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as van onstaden in 1430. Likely derived from Middle Dutch onstade (“disfavour, misfortune, detriment”), here referring to the poor quality of the land around the settlement. Compare Heerstaaien.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔsˈtaːi̯.ə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Os‧taaij‧en
• Rhymes: -aːi̯ən

Proper noun

Ostaaijen n

1. A hamlet in Zundert, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.