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havenstad

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Dutch

Etymology

From haven (harbor) + stad (city).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦaː.və(n)ˌstɑt/
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  • Hyphenation: ha‧ven‧stad

Noun

havenstad f (plural havensteden, diminutive havenstadje n)

  1. port city
    Rotterdam is een belangrijke havenstad in Nederland.Rotterdam is an important port city in the Netherlands.
    De economie van de havenstad dreef op internationale handel.The economy of the port city thrived on international trade.
    Het havenstadje was populair bij toeristen.The small port city was popular among tourists.
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