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-----
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>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
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