Utrecht Meaning in English

word

US

ˈjuˌtrɛkt

YOO-trekt

UK

ˈjuːtrɛxt

YOO-trekht

Definition

Utrecht is a city and province in the Netherlands, known for its historic city center, canals, and universities.

Usage & Nuances

'Utrecht' is used both for the city and the province in the Netherlands. It's a proper noun, so always capitalized. It is commonly used in travel, academic, and historical contexts. Do not use 'the Utrecht'—no article is needed.

• Spanish: Utrecht
• Portuguese (BR): Utrecht
• Portuguese (PT): Utrecht
• Chinese (Simplified): 乌得勒支
• Chinese (Traditional): 烏得勒支
• Hindi: यूट्रेख्ट
• Arabic: أوترخت
• Bengali: উত্রেখট
• Russian: Утрехт
• Japanese: ユトレヒト
• Vietnamese: Utrecht
• Korean: 위트레흐트
• Turkish: Utrecht
• Urdu: اوترخت
• Indonesian: Utrecht

Example Sentences

Utrecht is in the Netherlands.

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My friend lives in Utrecht.

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The train to Utrecht leaves at 10.

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Have you ever visited Utrecht? It's beautiful in the spring.

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Utrecht has some of the oldest canals in Europe.

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I'm studying at the university in Utrecht this year.

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