jaartal

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From jaar (year) +‎ tal (quantity, number).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈjaːr.tɑl/
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  • Hyphenation: jaar‧tal

Noun[edit]

jaartal n (plural jaartallen, diminutive jaartalletje n)

  1. A number representing a year (according to an era), notably as (part of) a date.
    Het jaartal 1776 is belangrijk in de Amerikaanse geschiedenis.The year number 1776 is significant in American history.
    Controleer het jaartal op de fles wijn.Check the year number on the bottle of wine.
    Het jaartal op de munt is bijna versleten.The year number on the coin is almost worn off.
  2. (obsolete) Someone's age in years.