Alkmaar
Definition
A city and municipality in the northwestern Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. It is world-famous for its traditional cheese market (Kaasmarkt), dating back to the 17th century, as well as for its top-tier football club, AZ Alkmaar, representing an important cultural,historical, and tourist hub of the region.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alkmaar
- Alkmaar city
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable proper noun used for geographical names in international context. |
| Formation | Old Dutch toponym, likely formed from roots referring to the presence of marsh birds or water (alk) and bodies of water (maar). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈɑlk.maːr] |
| Source | Gazetteer of the Netherlands and Northern European Toponymic Studies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Mii de turiști vizitează Alkmaar în fiecare zi de vineri pentru a asista la spectacolul negustorilor de brânză.
EN: Thousands of tourists visit Alkmaar every Friday to witness the show of the cheese merchants.
RO: Echipa AZ Alkmaar va juca meciul din competiția europeană pe stadionul propriu din oraș.
EN: The AZ Alkmaar team will play the European competition match on their home stadium in the city.
RO: Canalele vechi și clădirile istorice din Alkmaar s-au păstrat intacte încă din Epoca de Aur olandeză.
EN: The old canals and historical buildings of Alkmaar have remained intact since the Dutch Golden Age.
Idioms & Phrases
Piața de brânză din Alkmaar / Alkmaar cheese market
RO: Eveniment istoric tradițional unde sortimentele de brânză sunt cântărite și transportate pe tărgi de lemn.
EN: A traditional historical event where cheese varieties are weighed and carried on wooden barrows.
Stadionul din Alkmaar / Alkmaar stadium
RO: Arenă sportivă modernă unde își desfășoară meciurile de acasă clubul local de fotbal.
EN: A modern sports arena where the local football club plays its home matches.
Asediul orașului Alkmaar / Siege of Alkmaar
RO: Bătălie istorică importantă din 1573 în cadrul Războiului de Optzeci de Ani, câștigată de olandezi.
EN: An important historical battle in 1573 during the Eighty Years' War, won by the Dutch.
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