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Dutch
Etymology
First attested in the 18th century. Derived from the toponym Dokkum, nieuw (“new”) and the plural form of zijl (“discharge sluice”). Named after a nearby set of sluices.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdɔ.kʏ.mər ˈniu̯.ə ˈzɛi̯.lə(n)/
- Hyphenation: Dok‧ku‧mer Nieu‧we Zij‧len
- Rhymes: -ɛi̯lən
Proper noun
Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen n
- A hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN