overweg

Dutch

Etymology 1

From over (“over”) +‎ weg (“road”), originally railway jargon.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoːvərˌʋɛx/

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Noun

overweg m (plural overwegen, diminutive overweggetje n)

1. (rail transport) level crossing

Synonyms

• spoorwegovergang

See also

• overpad

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch overwech, from over (“over”) + wech (“road”). The literal meaning was to "be able to travel the same road with someone".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /oːvərˈʋɛx/

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Adverb

overweg

1. (chiefly in the phrase "overweg kunnen met") get on with, get along with, be friendly with