eeuwenoud
centuries-old, ancient
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
ˈeːuə(n)ˌɑu̯t
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Cultural Note
The Netherlands has many eeuwenoude buildings, especially in cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht, Delft, and Leiden. Some canal houses date back to the 1500s. Dutch historic preservation is taken seriously, and many buildings are protected as 'rijksmonument' (national monument).
📝 Example Sentences
Dit is een eeuwenoude traditie.
This is a centuries-old tradition.
De eeuwenoude grachten zijn het hart van de stad.
The centuries-old canals are the heart of the city.
We bezochten een eeuwenoud kasteel.
We visited a centuries-old castle.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
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| base | eeuwenoud |
| inflected | eeuwenoude |
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| superlative |