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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
How were the Dutch different from other European colonizing nations?
The Dutch was different from other European colonizing nations because they were mostly interested in making money. They had little interest in teaching others their language or religion.
What is 'Goudswaard's Escutcheon' in Dutch?
'Wapenschild Goudswaard' is a Dutch equivalent of 'Goudswaard's Escutcheon'.
Hoe is de onafhankelijkheid in Suriname tot stand gekomen?
How did independence in Suriname come about is an English equivalent of 'Hoe is de onafhankelijkheid in Suriname tot stand gekomen'.
Did Erasmus promote literacy and Bible reading?
Erasmus was a scholar, and a Catholic priest. He had a great literary output, but it was entirely in Latin and Greek, so his audience was rather small. He made a new translation of the Latin text of the Bible. Erasmus was a great scholar and writer, but he certainly did not write for the Masses, nor in the common tongue.
What does the name of De Kok mean in Netherlands?
De kok is Dutch for "the chef" or "the cook"; someone with the equivalent name would be called Mr Cook in English.
No, it is not. In fact, in all of Europe, only the following languages have tonal characteristics:
- Swedish
- Norwegian
- Serbo-Croatian
- Slovene
- Lithuanian
- Latvian
- Limburgish
- Luxembourgish
Currency of dutch is known as what?
the euro ______________________________________________________________________________________ It's been changed to the euro in more recent times, but the dutch currency was the "guilder".
What is the Dutch dialect 'die meeste ende di naetuereelste beweechgelickheijt' in English?
The greatest and most natural movement is an English equivalent of 'die meeste ende di naetuereelste beweechgelickheijt'. The phrase in a Dutch dialect is an oft quoted statement by Dutch artist extraordinaire Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn [July 15, 1606-October 4, 1669]. Actually, the translation of the statement into other languages isn't carved in stone. Some translators and art specialists feel that the possible English meanings of 'emotion' or 'motive' are equal candidates in trying to understand what Rembrandt was saying about art. But whatever the particular version opted for, Rembrandt was a master in terms of the greatest and most natural emotions, motives and movements.
What is 'European silver fir tree' in Dutch?
"Gewone silverspar" is a Dutch equivalent of "European silver fir tree" (Abies alba).
This European native is the original Christmas tree. It tends to be a large, sturdy lover of higher altitudes that receive regular, predictable moisture. Its wood tends to go into the manufacture of paper or for general construction.
What is the Dutch 'Echte meeldauw' in English?
"Powdery mildew" is an English equivalent of "Echte meeldauw" (Erysiphelas order).
What language family does the Netherlands belong to?
According to Encyclopaedia Brittanica, the Dutch language is part of the West Germanic language group. This group is comprised of 6 different languages: English, Frisian, Dutch, Africaans, German, and Yiddish.
What is 'blue infrastructure' in Dutch?
"Blauwe infrastructuur" is a Dutch equivalent of "blue infrastructure."
The Dutch and the English terms refer to environmentally-friendly approaches to the development and maintenance of our environment. The word tends to refer to the means by which pollution of the air and the water can be minimized or avoided. It tends to be part of a "green infrastructure" approach to the entire environment in which the needs and well-being of people and nature overlap.
How old is the Dutch language?
Pronosticatie van den jare 1514 uten overlantschen ghetrocken in den nederlantschen.
It's 497 years old.
What came first the english language or the dutch language?
They developed simultaneously from the west Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. So in other words: they share a common ancestor.
What is the Dutch 'Korinthe' in English?
"Corinth" is an English equivalent of "Korinthe."
The nouns in English and in Dutch are translations of the name of a Greek city. Corinth is famous in modern times and in ancient history. Specifically, the city is a cultural, economic and political center that encourages and benefits from area shipping and maritime transportation.
What is good morning in Frisian or Dutch?
Well, I don't speak Frisian, so I don't know that one.
But in Dutch it's goedemorgen or goeiemorgen
(goede/goeie=good and morgen=morning)
How do you say you make me laugh in dutch?
'you make me laugh' is in Dutch 'Je maakt me aan het lachen'
Does Suriname belong to the Dutch Language Union?
Yes, Suriname belongs to the Dutch Language Union. Suriname became an associate member in 2004. The Dutch Language Union [Nederlandse Taalunie is an international institution for standardizing the Dutch language. The NTU was founded by the Netherlands and Belgium on September 9, 1980.
What is the Dutch 'Ga toch fietsen' in English?
Go ride your bicycle or Go biking may be literal English equivalents of 'Ga toch fietsen', which also may be said to mean 'I don't believe you' or 'Take a hike'.
