Brugge
Flemish, Dutch
In Flemish the city is called Brugge. The English name "Bruges" comes from the French spelling, while people in Flanders and the rest of the Dutch-speaking world write and say Brugge.
Road signs, train stations and maps in Belgium show Brugge. You will hear naar Brugge when someone is traveling there.
Meaning: city in West Flanders, Belgium (proper noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The double g is a soft throaty sound, and the name is two syllables, close to "BRUGH-uh". The final e is a short, weak vowel.
When do people say it?
Brugge is the capital of the province of West-Vlaanderen and is known for its canals and medieval center.
Did you know?
- The French spelling Bruges is the one used in English, but the local name Brugge is believed to come from a word for "bridges" or "quay".
Examples in context
- Wij gaan morgen naar Brugge.We are going to Bruges tomorrow.
- Brugge is erg mooi in de winter.Bruges is very pretty in winter.
- Woon je in Brugge?Do you live in Bruges?
Example conversation
Els and her colleague Tom are planning a day trip at the office in Ghent.
- ElsWaar gaan we zaterdag naartoe?Where are we going on Saturday?
- TomNaar Brugge, met de trein.To Bruges, by train.
- ElsGoed idee, ik ben er nog nooit geweest.Good idea, I have never been there.
