Groningen
/ˈɣroː.nɪ.ŋə(n)/neuter
Groningen is the Dutch name for the city of Groningen.
Groningen refers to the name of the city.
Meaning: city (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈɣroː.nɪ.ŋə(n)/.
Did you know?
- While it sounds like it might relate to the Dutch word for 'green' groen, the name Groningen is not actually derived from the color.
- Locals often call the city Grunnen in the regional Low Saxon dialect instead of the standard Dutch Groningen.
- The name Groningen may have started as a personal name like Grôn or Groni with a suffix added to denote a group of people.
Examples in context
- Ik woon in Groningen.I live in Groningen.This sentence is useful for stating where you live in Groningen.Tatoeba #7536618 by MarijnKp, translation #7536600 by MarijnKp
- Ik kom uit Groningen.I'm from Groningen.This sentence is useful for stating where you are from in Groningen.Tatoeba #7556322 by MarijnKp, translation #7556378 by MarijnKp
- Ik woon in de stad Groningen.I live in Groningen city.This sentence is useful for specifying that you live in the city of Groningen.Tatoeba #7536601 by MarijnKp, translation #7536612 by MarijnKp
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Noah are discussing their travel plans in a cafe.
- JuliaGa je naar Groningen voor het weekend?Are you going to Groningen for the weekend?
- NoahJa, ik ga naar Groningen met de trein.Yes, I am going to Groningen by train.
- JuliaWat leuk, ik heb Groningen nog nooit bezocht.How nice, I have never visited Groningen.
- NoahJe moet daar echt eens heen gaan.You really should go there sometime.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “groningen” translations and entries Groningen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Groningen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
