Zaan

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as sadne around 1214. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Proto-Germanic *saða (“sated, full”) and a derivation from *sauþ- (“bubbling water”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zaːn/
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  • Hyphenation: Zaan
  • Rhymes: -aːn

Proper noun

Zaan c

  1. A river in North Holland, Netherlands

Derived terms

References

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

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Pronunciation

Noun

Zaan m (plural Zeen, diminutive Zeenche)

  1. tooth
    Sein Zeen falle ab.
    His teeth are falling.

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