Achterhoek

achterhoek Dutch thumb|right|location map of the Achterhoek Etymology (region) From nl achter back hoek corner, area. See also nds-nl Achterhook. (Nijkerk) First attested as in den Achterhoeck in 1608. Compound of nl achter back and nl hoek remote place. Originally the name of the southwestern sector of the Arkemheen polder. (Rucphen, Rucphen-West) First attested as Achterhoek in 1899. Compound of nl achter back and nl hoek remote place. (Rucphen, Rucphen-Oost) First attested as Achterhoek in 1899. Compound of nl achter back and nl hoek remote place. (Hof van Twente) First attested as Achterhoek in 1867. Compound of nl achter back and nl hoek remote place. The settlement was named for its remote location when seen from Hengelo. Pronunciation nl /ˈɑx.tərˌɦuk/ nl Nl-Achterhoek.ogg nl Ach ter hoek Proper noun m a region in the easternmost part of Gelderland, in the eastern Netherlands nl hamlet mun/Nijkerk p/Gelderland c/Netherlands nl hamlet mun/Rucphen p/North Brabant c/Netherlands nl hamlet mun/Rucphen p/North Brabant c/Netherlands nl hamlet mun/Hof van Twente p/Overijssel c/Netherlands Related terms nl Achterhoeker nl Achterhoeks References