Velddriel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as thrile in 996. Compound of veld (“field”) and Driel. Compare Driel, Hoenzadriel and Kerkdriel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɛltˈdril/
• Hyphenation: Veld‧driel

Proper noun

Velddriel n

1. A village in Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands.

   Synonym: Schumersdurp (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Velddrielenaar
• Velddriels

References

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