But, what is their word for a [measuring] meter? Duncan ]From: Bill Potts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: U.S. Metric Association <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: January 1, 2002 17:03 Subject: [USMA:17094] Re: Does science work with imperial at all??
>Han is possibly in bed at this time. > >It's kilometer. The following sentence is from the page at: >http://web.hengeveld.com/dutch/ (Integral Dutch Course). > >"Hij heeft verleden jaar duizenden kilometers gefietst." > >All I had to do was a Google search for "Dutch spelling of kilometer." It >yielded several consistent references. > >I believe most of the SI terms are the same in Dutch as in German (except >that the initial letter is lower-case in Dutch). > >Han will be able to confirm or refute that when he gets up in the morning. > >Bill Potts, CMS >Roseville, CA >http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On >Behalf Of Pat Naughtin >Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 13:16 >To: U.S. Metric Association >Subject: [USMA:17093] Re: Does science work with imperial at all?? > > >Dear Han, > >What is the acceptable spelling of kilometre in the Nederlands? > >Is it kilometre or kilometer? > >Thanks for your help. > >Cheers, > >Pat Naughtin >CAMS - Certified Advanced Metrication Specialist > - United States Metric Association >ASM - Accredited Speaking Member > - National Speakers Association of Australia >Member, International Federation for Professional Speakers >-- >
