Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Paaseiland. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Paaseiland, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Paaseiland in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Paaseiland you have here. The definition of the word
Paaseiland will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Paaseiland, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Dutch
Etymology
Compound of Pasen (“Easter”) + eiland (“island”). Coined by Jacob Roggeveen, who encountered it on Easter Sunday 1722, in the spelling Paasch-Eyland.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpaːs.ɛi̯ˌlɑnt/
- Hyphenation: Paas‧ei‧land
Proper noun
Paaseiland n
- Easter Island
Descendants