Brussel
Flemish, Dutch
In Flemish and in Dutch, Brussels is Brussel, without the final s of English. The French name is Bruxelles.
Belgium is officially trilingual in its regions, so signs in Brussels show both Brussel and Bruxelles. A Dutch-speaking Belgian will say naar Brussel for going there.
Meaning: capital city of Belgium (proper noun)
How do you pronounce it?
It is said in two syllables, close to "BRUS-sel", with a short u like in "put".
When do people say it?
The official name of the region is Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, in English the Brussels-Capital Region.
Did you know?
- Brussels is officially bilingual, so the Dutch name Brussel and the French name Bruxelles appear side by side on street signs.
Examples in context
- Ik werk elke dag in Brussel.I work in Brussels every day.
- De trein naar Brussel vertrekt om negen uur.The train to Brussels leaves at nine.
- Brussel is de hoofdstad van België.Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
Example conversation
Jan buys a ticket from a clerk at the station in Antwerp.
- JanEen ticket naar Brussel, alstublieft.A ticket to Brussels, please.
- LoketbediendeEnkel of heen en terug?One way or return?
- JanHeen en terug.Return.
