koers

See also: köers and körs

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kuːrs/
• Hyphenation: koers
• Rhymes: -uːrs

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch coers, from Middle French cours.

Noun

koers m (plural koersen, diminutive koersje n)

1. A course of action, approach.
2. A course of a plane or ship.
3. The price of a stock or bond, rate, notably on an exchange.
4. A circulation of money.

Derived terms

• koerswijziging
• wisselkoers

Descendants

• → Indonesian: kurs (“exchange rate”)

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French course.

Noun

koers f (plural koersen)

1. (Belgium) A race (contest of speed).

Derived terms

• kermiskoers
• rittenkoers