Ligplek

Ligplek is a Dutch noun formed from lig (to lie) and plek (place). The term is used in different domains, and its exact meaning depends on the context.

In nautical and inland-waterway contexts, ligplek refers to a berth or mooring slot where a vessel is tied up and lies at rest. These places are located in harbors, marinas, or along canals and rivers. Allocation of ligplaatsen is usually handled by harbor authorities, municipalities, or water boards. A ligplek can be temporary or long-term, and users typically pay a fee based on factors such as vessel length, season, and location. In official documentation, the more formal term often used is ligplaats, though ligplek is commonly understood in everyday language and can appear in vessel registration or rental notices.

Outside marine usage, ligplek may occur in discussions about public space or resting areas, where it denotes a place for people to lie down or take a rest. However, this sense is less formal, and terms like slaapplek or slaapplaats are more common in policy or planning contexts. When used in non-nautical text, the meaning remains “a place to lie,” but the practical interpretation is determined by the surrounding discourse.

Etymology and related terms: ligplek combines lie and place, reflecting its core idea. Related terms include ligplaats (berth or mooring place) and slaapplaats (sleeping place). See also nautical harbor planning and public-space management literature for broader use.

In summary, ligplek most often denotes a mooring berth for a vessel in maritime settings, with secondary, less formal uses related to resting places in public or planning discourse.