Achterste Diesdonk

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as opt diesdonck in 1440. Derived from achterste (rearmost) and a compound toponym composed of an unclear first element (perhaps related to dialectal dies (fog, mist)) and donk (sandy hill protruding above a swamp). The element achterste was added to distinguish the settlement from Voorste Diesdonk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tər.stə ˈdis.dɔŋk/
  • Hyphenation: Ach‧ter‧ste Dies‧donk

Proper noun

Achterste Diesdonk n

  1. A hamlet in Asten, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

References

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