Bergentheim

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as bergenthem and berchenthem in 1381-1383. Compound of a first element derived from Proto-Germanic *burgundjô- (“elevated location”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Borne and Bornholm.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛr.ɣəntˌɦɛi̯m/
• Hyphenation: Ber‧gent‧heim
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯m

Proper noun

Bergentheim n

1. A village in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Bergentheimer
• Bergentheims
• Oud-Bergentheim

References

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