Friezenbuurt

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of the plural form of Fries (“Frisian”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was constructed as housing for the workers of a factory which moved to Maarssen from Friesland. Compare Friese Buurt.

Pronunciation

Hyphenation: Frie‧zen‧buurt

Proper noun

Friezenbuurt n

A neighbourhood of Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.