Zaan

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as sadne around 1214. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Proto-Germanic *saða (sated, full) and a derivation from *sauþ- (bubbling water).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /zaːn/
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  • Hyphenation: Zaan
  • Rhymes: -aːn

Proper noun

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Zaan c

  1. A river in North Holland, Netherlands

Derived terms

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References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “zaan”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

Hunsrik

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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Zaan m (plural Zeen, diminutive Zeenche)

  1. tooth
    Sein Zeen falle ab.
    His teeth are falling.

Further reading

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