Nimwegen

German

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɪmˌveːɡən/, [ˈnɪmˌveː.ɡŋ̍], [-ˌʋeː-], [-ɡən]

Proper noun

Nimwegen n (proper noun, strong, genitive Nimwegens)

1. Nijmegen (city in the Netherlands)

Usage notes

• Still much predominantly called thus in the neighbouring state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Otherwise the Dutch form Nijmegen has also come to be used. Compare the same situation with Arnheim.