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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of zee + haven.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈzeːˌɦaː.vən/
- Hyphenation: zee‧ha‧ven
Noun
zeehaven f (plural zeehavens, diminutive zeehaventje n)
- seaport
- De zeehaven was cruciaal voor de handel van het land. ― The seaport was crucial for the country's trade.
- Grote vrachtschepen meren aan in de zeehaven. ― Large cargo ships dock at the seaport.
- Het zeehaventje was een populaire plek voor toeristen. ― The small seaport was a popular spot for tourists.
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