bezienswaardigheden
sights, attractions, points of interest
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
bəˈzinsˌʋaːrdəxˌɦeːdə(n)
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Cultural Note
This long compound word is a classic example of Dutch's tendency to create lengthy compound nouns. It literally means 'worth seeing dignities.' Despite its length, it's commonly used in everyday Dutch, especially in tourism contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Wat zijn de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden in Utrecht?
What are the most important sights in Utrecht?
We hebben alle bezienswaardigheden bezocht.
We visited all the attractions.
De reisgids staat vol met bezienswaardigheden.
The travel guide is full of points of interest.