Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
IJsbrechtum. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
IJsbrechtum, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
IJsbrechtum in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
IJsbrechtum you have here. The definition of the word
IJsbrechtum will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
IJsbrechtum, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as jsbrectum in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Ysbrechtum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian IJsbrecht (a personal name) and hēm (“home, settlement”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛi̯sˈbrɛx.tʏm/
- Hyphenation: IJs‧brech‧tum
Proper noun
IJsbrechtum n
- A village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN