Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Ostaaijen. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Ostaaijen, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Ostaaijen in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Ostaaijen you have here. The definition of the word
Ostaaijen will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Ostaaijen, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as van onstaden in 1430. Likely derived from Middle Dutch onstade (“disfavour, misfortune, detriment”), here referring to the poor quality of the land around the settlement. Compare Heerstaaien.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɔsˈtaːi̯.ə(n)/
- Hyphenation: Os‧taaij‧en
- Rhymes: -aːi̯ən
Proper noun
Ostaaijen n
- A hamlet in Zundert, North Brabant, Netherlands