Kommelkwartier

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as supra communde in 1306 and 1336. Compound of the toponym Kommel (derived from Latin commenda (“allodial property of the church held in tribute or tenancy”)) and kwartier (“quarter”). Compare De Comert and Kommert.

See also Limburgish Kommelkerteer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɔ.məl.kʋɑrˌtiːr/
• Hyphenation: Kom‧mel‧kwar‧tier

Proper noun

Kommelkwartier n

1. A neighbourhood of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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