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overweg

overweg

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoːvərˌʋɛx/

Noun

overweg m (plural overwegen, diminutive overweggetje n)

  1. (rail transport) level crossing
Synonyms
See also
  • overpad

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch overwech, from over (over) + wech (road). The literal meaning was to "be able to travel the same road with someone".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /oːvərˈʋɛx/

Adverb

overweg

  1. (chiefly in the phrase overweg kunnen met) without conflict