's-Gravenhage

Dutch

Alternative forms

's Gravenhage (archaic, superseded)

Etymology

From the 17th century des graven hage (“the count's hedge”), referring to the Count of Holland. The older name was Den Haghe (“the hedge”), which continues into the modern name of the city.

Pronunciation

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IPA^(key): /ˈsxraːvə(n)ˌɦaːɣə/

Proper noun

's-Gravenhage n

Synonym of Den Haag

Related terms

's Gravenhaagsch

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