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Bruges

broozh

Bruges (name) means the capital city of West Flanders, Belgium, known for its medieval canals. Example: “They took a canal boat tour around Bruges.”

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The capital city of West Flanders, Belgium, known for its medieval canals.
"They took a canal boat tour around Bruges."
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Etymology

From Old Dutch brugga ("bridge"); a doublet of the English word bridge.

Origin: Dutch

Frequently asked questions

What does “Bruges” mean?

The word “Bruges” means the capital city of West Flanders, Belgium, known for its medieval canals.

How do you pronounce “Bruges”?

“Bruges” is pronounced broozh (/bɹuːʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bruges” in a sentence?

Here is “Bruges” used in a sentence: “They took a canal boat tour around Bruges.”

What part of speech is “Bruges”?

“Bruges” is a name.

Where does the word “Bruges” come from?

The word “Bruges” comes from Dutch. From Old Dutch brugga ("bridge"); a doublet of the English word bridge.

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