Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Bonterp in 1543. Borrowed from West Frisian Bonjeterp, derived from a compound of Old Frisian Bonninga (a surname) and terp (artificial mound used for habitation).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔn.jəˌtɛrp/
  • Hyphenation: Bon‧je‧terp

Proper noun

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Bonjeterp n

  1. A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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