Polder

See also: polder and pólder

German

Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from Dutch polder, from Middle Dutch polre, from Old Dutch *polra (attested as polre in a Latin text). Further origin unknown.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔldɐ/
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Noun

Polder m (strong, genitive Polders, plural Polder)

  1. polder (land reclaimed from the sea by means of dikes)
    Synonym: Koog

Declension

Declension of Polder [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Polder die Polder
genitive eines des Polders der Polder
dative einem dem Polder den Poldern
accusative einen den Polder die Polder
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