oer

English translation: ur-

21:01 Jun 28, 2006
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Journalism / HT leads -disregard
Dutch term or phrase: oer
deze mensen komen hebben veelal van een oer-hollandse achtergrond
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Local time: 15:48
English translation:ur-
Explanation:
ur-Dutch background

It is the German version of the same word, commonly used in English.
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Andre de Vries
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:48
Grading comment
thanks.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2through and through Dutch
Tina Vonhof (X)
5ur-
Andre de Vries
4as Dutch as can be
jarry (X)


Discussion entries: 4





  

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46 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
ur-


Explanation:
ur-Dutch background

It is the German version of the same word, commonly used in English.

Andre de Vries
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:48
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
Grading comment
thanks.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Johan Venter: Did you mean this one? uro- or ur-: 1. Urine: uric. 2. Urinary tract: urology. www.dictionary.com //@Erik - skipped right over that one, so Andre may be on to something, but it is nowhere near as commonly used as oer- in Dutch
8 hrs

neutral  Erik Boers: @ Johan: Why don't you mention the 3rd meaning? Ur- (pref.): Original; prototypical: ur-feminist; ur-language
9 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
through and through Dutch


Explanation:
From the website below:
In every part; throughout
In every aspect; completely



    Reference: http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/t/t0190400.html
Tina Vonhof (X)
Canada
Local time: 09:48
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 3

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  shineda
6 hrs
  -> Thank you.

agree  Francina
10 hrs
  -> Thanks Francina.
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
as Dutch as can be


Explanation:
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Note added at 11 hrs (2006-06-29 08:35:40 GMT)
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http://www.nd.nl/htm/dossier/calvincollege/artikelen/060503e...
Our ethnic counterparts have Dutch names, Dutch words, and look as Dutch as can be. Part of the explanation for this is that about 70% percent of the Dutch people marry each other, thanks to the Reformed schools and Calvin College.


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Note added at 11 hrs (2006-06-29 08:37:44 GMT)
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http://www.ibiblio.org/london/agriculture/feedback/new-links...
Looking down from the dike on these reedlands with small lakes between them, there's a lot to appreciate. It is in essence as Dutch as can be.

jarry (X)
South Africa
Local time: 17:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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