oprijlaan

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From oprijden +‎ laan.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔp.rɛi̯ˌlaːn/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: op‧rij‧laan

Noun[edit]

oprijlaan f (plural oprijlanen, diminutive oprijlaantje n)

  1. driveway

Usage notes[edit]

The words oprit and oprijlaan have almost the same meaning, but the latter is used only for relatively long, wide and / or grand driveways, such as those leading to a palace or mansion.

See also[edit]