Mansnaam; eigennaam

English translation: married name; maiden name

01:39 Nov 25, 2001

Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]

Dutch term or phrase: Mansnaam; eigennaam

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My dictionary says "proper name" for eigennaam - does that mean surname/last name?

Fiona Harris KudoZ activity Questions: 17 (none open) (1 without valid answers) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 7 United Kingdom
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English translation:married name; maiden name

Explanation:
Hello Fiona, literally 'mansnaam' means husband's name. In this context I would put for eigen naam 'maiden name' versus proper name.

Greetings,
Marijke

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Marijke Mayer
Netherlands
Local time: 04:18

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married name; maiden name

Marijke Mayer

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married name; maiden name

Explanation:
Hello Fiona, literally 'mansnaam' means husband's name. In this context I would put for eigen naam 'maiden name' versus proper name.

Greetings,
Marijke

7 years in the UK; 20 years int he USA

Marijke Mayer
Netherlands
Local time: 04:18
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in pair: 525

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