overweg

== Dutch == === Etymology 1 === From over (“over”) +‎ weg (“road”), originally railway jargon. ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ˈoːvərˌʋɛx/ ==== Noun ==== overweg m (plural overwegen, diminutive overweggetje n) (rail transport) level crossing ===== Synonyms ===== spoorwegovergang ===== See also ===== overpad === Etymology 2 === From Middle Dutch overwech, from over (“over”) + wech (“road”). The literal meaning was to "be able to travel the same road with someone". ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /oːvərˈʋɛx/ ==== Adverb ==== overweg (chiefly in the phrase "overweg kunnen met") get on with, get along with, be friendly with