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Dutch Language and Culture
This category is for the questions and answers relating to Dutch, the West Germanic language of the Netherlands, its people and culture.
686 Questions
What did the dutch name their colony in north america?
Nieuw Amsterdam
(nieuw=new)
(now New York, Manhattan)
What is 'trekbokken' in English?
Migration [or trek] of the antelope [or goat] is a literal English equivalent of 'trekbokken'. The phrase refers to the massive migration of the springbok ['gazelle'] when there's extended drought in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
What is the Dutch 'Oud jaar' in English?
Old year. And 'New Year's Eve' is in Dutch 'oudejaarsavond'.
How do you say small in Dutch?
'Small' translates to 'Klein' in Dutch.
Small-Smaller-Smallest - Klein-Kleiner-Kleinst.
How do you say sleep in dutch?
As a phrase of courtesy before going to bed, it is roughly equivalent to "god natt", which means "good night" or to "sov gott", which means "sleep well". A literal translation of "sweet dreams" would be "söta drömmar".
A Dutch pioneer in microscopy was Anton Van Leeuwenhoek. He is commonly known as, 'The Father of Microbiology.' He is also known for improving the microscope.
What is the Dutch 'bij' in English?
"Bee" is an English equivalent of "bij."
Bees (Apoidea superfamily) are found on every continent except Antarctica. Specifically, they may be seen anywhere there are insect-pollinated flowers. In fact, among the over 20,000 species of bees are the world's most efficient and effective pollinators. Just as popular is the honey that they make from mixing nectar with stomach enzymes.
What is the meaning of empowerment in dutch?
There no real equivalent in Dutch for "empowerment". Often the English word is simply used. Lately, "iemand
in zijn
kracht
zetten"
(putting someone into his (own) power) is more and more used, especially by politicians and empowerment gurus.
It is exactly the same way in Dutch as it is in English "perfect" (pronounced perfekt).
Kaylee is the way the name would be spelled and pronounced among Dutch language speakers, since the tendency in the multilingual Netherlands is to respect another culture's or language's way of expressing itself.
Which town in California is a perfect representation of a Dutch village?
You are referring to the city Solvang in Santa Barbara County, California. It offers a taste of "Denmark" without the travel expense. Visitors can appreciate the architecture, statues and food specialties that reflect the traditional Danish lifestyle.
What is the Dutch 'Paasfeest' or 'Pasen' in English?
The Dutch words "Paasfeest" and "Pasen" refer to Easter. Generally speaking, to say "happy Easter", you would use one of the following phrases, depending on the affinity of your friends.
- "Zalig Pasen"/"Zalig Paasdagen" - Roman Catholic
- "Gelukkig Paasfeest"/"Gelukkige Pasen" - Protestants
- "Vrolijk Pasen"/"Prettige paasdagen" - no specific religious affinity
What is 'I wish you the same' in Dutch?
'I'm wishing you all the happiness in the future' is 'Ik wens jou alle blijdschap in de toekomst'. You could also say 'Ik wens jou alle geluk in de toekomst', which means 'I wish you all the luck in the future.
What is the Dutch 'De gebraden duiven vliegen je in de mond' in English?
The roast pigeons fly in your mouth is an English equivalent of ''De gebraden duiven vliegen je in de mond'.
What great dutch artists specialize bible scenes?
There are a number of Dutch painters that painted Biblical scenes, The most prolific being Rembrandt.
What is the Dutch 'Heel mooi' in English?
Handsome or Pretty may be English equivalents of 'mooi'. The word in Dutch also may be translated as 'fine' or 'nice'. It's useful to know the word, since it gets used quite a bit in everyday conversations.
