oord

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English

Noun

oord (uncountable)

  1. Archaic form of urad.

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ort, oort, from Old Dutch ort, from Proto-West Germanic *oʀd, from Proto-Germanic *uzdaz.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /oːrt/
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  • Hyphenation: oord
  • Rhymes: -oːrt

Noun

oord n (plural oorden, diminutive oordje n)

  1. 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.
  2. 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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