Prinsjesdag

Dutch

Etymology

From prinsje +‎ -s- +‎ dag.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈprɪn.ʃəsˌdɑx/
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  • Hyphenation: Prins‧jes‧dag

Noun

Prinsjesdag m (plural Prinsjesdagen, diminutive Prinsjesdagje n)

  1. the third Tuesday of September, when the Dutch monarch rides ceremoniously in a golden (i.e. gilded) coach to the Staten-Generaal to hold the troonrede ('throne speech'), announcing government policy and budget priorities for the coming parliamentary session.
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