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English
Noun
oord (uncountable)
- Archaic form of urad.
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch ort, oort, from Old Dutch ort, from Proto-West Germanic *oʀd, from Proto-Germanic *uzdaz.
Pronunciation
Noun
oord n (plural oorden, diminutive oordje n)
- place
Hij vond een rustig oord in de bergen om te mediteren.- He found a peaceful place in the mountains to meditate.
Het dorpje is een idyllisch oord voor een ontspannen vakantie.- The village is an idyllic place for a relaxing vacation.
- region
Dit oord staat bekend om zijn prachtige natuur en vriendelijke mensen.- This region is known for its beautiful nature and friendly people.
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