Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Klappenberg. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Klappenberg, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Klappenberg in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Klappenberg you have here. The definition of the word
Klappenberg will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Klappenberg, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as clippenberch in 1464. Compound of Middle Dutch clippe and berg (“hill, elevated place”). The precise meaning of clippe is uncertain: proposed readings include "steep hill", "rattle used by a leper" and "type of gate".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈklɑ.pə(n)ˌbɛrx/
- Hyphenation: Klap‧pen‧berg
Proper noun
Klappenberg n
- A hamlet in Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN