haven
port, harbor
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
ˈɦaːvə(n)
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Cultural Note
The Port of Rotterdam is Europe's largest port and was the world's largest until 2004. Historically, Dutch harbors were the gateway to the world during the Golden Age, making the Netherlands a global trading power.
📝 Example Sentences
Rotterdam heeft de grootste haven van Europa.
Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe.
De veerpont vertrekt vanuit de haven.
The ferry departs from the harbor.
We wandelen langs de haven.
We walk along the harbor.