Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Compound of handel +‎ -s- +‎ stad.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑn.dəlˌstɑt/
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  • Hyphenation: han‧dels‧stad

Noun edit

handelsstad f (plural handelssteden, diminutive handelsstadje n)

  1. trading city, trading town
    Synonym: koopstad