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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 do you change the language of a sony Bravia kdl-40nx700 from dutch to English?
Retrieve its manual from the internet (for free) or just go to "Settings" .
How many KM did the Dutch travel to trade in Africa?
how many kilometers did the dutch travel to trade in africa (name some places where they stoped and how far kilometers it was from holland)
Who are some famous dutch athletes?
The Fantastic Four Double Dutch Team...Delores Brown, Adrienne Adams, De'Shone Adams and Robin Oakes. They were part of the original teams who traveled around the world teaching Double Dutch. They starred in two McDonald's Commericals and in the documentary "Pick Up Your Feet". At one point they held the world record for the fastest jumper at 339 steps per two minutes. That record has been broken.
Which part of New York City was called broken land by the Dutch?
Brooklyn. The Dutch (who were the first Europeans to settle New York City) named it "Breukelen," which means "broken land." They named it Breukelen after a municipality in the province of Utrecht, in their homeland of the Netherlands (there is a New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn, too). Eventually, the name evolved from "Breukelen" to "Brooklyn."
What type of dress do Dutch people wear?
They wear different kinds of normal dresses. Just like in the United States.
Where are Dutch people located?
The most Dutch people live in the Netherlands since that's where Dutch people are born.
What does the dutch word Sterben mean in English?
'sterben' is not a Dutch word, it is a German word and means 'to die'.
Dutch (the language from the Netherlands) is often confused with 'Deutsch' (the German word for 'German')
What are the characteristics of Dutch people?
Dutch people are reserved and well mannered, they may seem a bit aloof and cold. They are straight forward, honest and a bit boring. People there are very tall, usually have blond hair/blue eyes.
Who was the dutch reformer who wrote scathing attacks out of the behavior of many church of ficials?
The Dutch reformer who wrote scathing attacks on the behavior of church officials was Desiderius Erasmus. He was a philosopher and theologian who criticized the corruption and immorality within the Catholic Church during the Renaissance period.
How do these paintings by dutch Baroque artists Rembradt and Vermeer differ?
Rembrandt's glowing figure emerges from the dark background; Vermeer's figure is depicted in natural light.
Which two English colonies had the most Dutch speaking people?
The two English colonies with the highest Dutch-speaking populations were New Netherland (present-day New York) and New Jersey. Dutch influence in these colonies can still be seen today in the form of place names, architecture, and cultural traditions.
What nation is formerly Dutch Guiana?
The nation formerly known as Dutch Guiana is Suriname. It gained independence from the Netherlands in 1975. Suriname is located on the northeastern coast of South America and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south, and French Guiana to the east. The capital city is Paramaribo.
What country that used to belong to the dutch?
Indonesia used to belong to the Dutch. It was called the Dutch East Indies until gaining independence in 1945.
How do you pronounce the Dutch word tante not the french or norwegian pronunciation the Dutch one?
you pronounce the -a- in tante like the -a- in 'bath'. The -e- is pronounced like the -u- in 'bug'. So 'tante' is pronounced as 'tan-tuh'
How do you spell green awning in the Netherlands?
groen zonnescherm (when it's used to block the sun --> usually seen on the back side of a house to keep the sun out of the living room)
groene luifel (when it's above a store's entrance/door)
