Groot-Brittannië
/ˌɣroːt.brɪˈtɑ.ni.ə/
Groot-Brittannië is the Dutch term for Great Britain.
Meaning: United Kingdom (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Groot-Brittannië is a neuter noun and does not take a definite article when used alone in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˌɣroːt.brɪˈtɑ.ni.ə/. It has five syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- While English speakers often use 'Great Britain' to refer to the whole UK, a Dutch speaker using Groot-Brittannië is strictly referring to the island and might use Het Verenigd Koninkrijk to describe the political state.
- The term Groot-Brittannië is a 'univerbation', meaning the adjective groot and the noun Brittannië have fused so tightly they are treated as one inseparable unit.
- In Dutch, the word groot in Groot-Brittannië refers to size or importance, but it also shares a root with the English word 'great' and the German 'groß'.
Examples in context
- Groot-Brittannië bestaat uit Wales, Engeland en Schotland.Great Britain consists of Wales, England, and Scotland.This sentence shows the constituent parts of Groot-Brittannië.Tatoeba #7550321 by MarijnKp, translation #2427868 by MTC
- De nieuwe tunnel zal Groot-Brittannië verbinden met Frankrijk.The new tunnel will link Great Britain and France.This sentence describes a connection between Groot-Brittannië and France.Tatoeba #766609 by martinod, translation #666046 by bluepie88
- In Groot-Brittannië is de koning koning, maar regeert hij niet.In Great Britain the king reigns, but does not govern.This sentence describes the political role of the king in Groot-Brittannië.Tatoeba #700970 by martinod, translation #26163 by timmartin
- Groot-Brittannië staat bekend om zijn prachtige landschappen.Great Britain is known for its stunning landscapes.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sophie and Lucas are talking about their upcoming holiday travels.
- SophieGa je deze zomer naar Groot-Brittannië?Are you going to Great Britain this summer?
- LucasJa, ik wil graag Londen bezoeken.Yes, I would really like to visit London.
- SophieDat klinkt geweldig, Lucas.That sounds great, Lucas.
- LucasIk heb nog nooit in Groot-Brittannië geweest.I have never been to Great Britain.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Groot-Brittannië, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Groot-Brittannië, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
