Where does “buurten” come from?
buurten (Dutch) comes from Dutch buurt, from Middle Dutch buurt, from Middle Dutch ghebuerte — surroundings.
buurten (Dutch): to visit a neighbour
Ancestry of “buurten”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Dutch | buurt | neighborhood, part of town; vicinity, proximity |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | buurt | district |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | ghebuerte | surroundings |