ter

Meaning

1. (contraction) for, for the (followed by a feminine singular noun, e.g., one ending in -ing)
2. (contraction) in the

Concepts

at

in

to

Synonyms

ten

Translations

dazu

a esto

Etymology

Cognate with German: zur

In summary

Contraction of te + der (“the”, dative singular feminine). Compare German zur.

Sentences

De Mount Everest is de hoogste berg ter wereld .

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

Ik wil de kwestie van de watervoorraden nog ter sprake brengen .

I would like to raise another point regarding the question of water resources.

De maatregelen ter ondersteuning van biodiversiteit mogen niet vergeten worden .

The biodiversity support measures must not be forgotten.

De organisaties ter plaatse waarschuwen ons voor de risico's van etnische conflicten .

The organisations on the ground are warning us of the risk of ethnic conflict.