Tranendal

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Tranendal in 1899. Derived from tranendal (vale of tears). According to local legend, the battleground of the Battle of Heiligerlee was located close to the site of the current settlement.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtraː.nə(n)ˌdɑl/
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  • Hyphenation: Tra‧nen‧dal
  • Homophone: tranendal

Proper noun

Tranendal n

  1. A hamlet in Oldambt, Groningen, Netherlands

References

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN