Respelhoek

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as Respelhoek in 1847. Likely a compound of raspel (rasp) and hoek (piece of land, remote place).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛs.pəlˌɦuk/
  • Hyphenation: Res‧pel‧hoek

Proper noun[edit]

Respelhoek n

  1. A hamlet in Berkelland, Gelderland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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