Belgeren

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as berghelen in 1312-1350. Derived from the dative plural of a diminutive form of Old Dutch berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Bergelen and Birgel.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈbɛl.ɣə.rə(n)/
Hyphenation: Bel‧ge‧ren
Rhymes: -ɛlɣərən

Proper noun edit

Belgeren n

A hamlet in Deurne, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

References edit

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