Martenshoek
Dutch
editEtymology
editAttested as St. Martenshoek in 1652. Compound of the name of Saint Martin of Tours and hoek (“corner”). According to local tradition, the name Marten refers to the then-hamlet's first inhabitant.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Houke.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editMartenshoek n
- A neighbourhood of Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.