Dutch Language and Culture

No, old Dutch guilden notes are no longer legal tender and cannot be exchanged for euros. They are considered obsolete and have no monetary value.

Dutch settlers in the 17th century primarily made money through trade, including fur trading and agriculture like farming and fishing. They also developed industries such as shipbuilding and commerce, which further contributed to their wealth and economic success in the New World.

The Medway battle was between the US and Japan; the Dutch did not take part, as they were alreadey beaten by the Japanese by then. The only sea battle between Japan and the Duch was the battle of the Java sea.

The Dutch name "van de Ven" means "from the swamp" or "from the marsh". It is a common surname in the Netherlands and Belgium, often indicating an ancestral connection to a specific geographic location.

Meaning 'minister' or 'teacher' both in Scots Gaelic and Nederlanstertaal, dominie is a variant spelling of 'domine', the vocative form of the Latin dominus meaning 'master, lord'.

Dutch Harbor in Alaska got its name from the Dutch Harbor Bay, which was named after a Dutch whaling ship that was the first European vessel to visit the area in the 18th century. The harbor has since grown in importance as a strategic location for fishing and shipping in the Bering Sea.

"Jamie" in Dutch is spelled the same way as in English: J-a-m-i-e.

Het woord 'knack' is afkomstig uit het Engels en betekent vaardigheid of talent. Het komt waarschijnlijk van het Middelnederlandse woord 'knagen', wat zoiets als 'kunnen' betekent. In het Nederlands wordt 'knack' gebruikt om iemands vermogen aan te duiden om iets specifieks goed te kunnen doen.

The Dutch people initially settled in New Amsterdam, which is present-day New York City. They established the Dutch colony of New Netherland in the early 17th century.

The DUNS number for Royal Dutch Shell is 53-491-0609.

3pm EST is 9pm CET. Central European Time (CET) is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).

If someone is Dutch, it means they are from the Netherlands, a country located in Western Europe. Dutch people primarily speak Dutch as their native language.

"Proficiat" in Dutch means congratulations or well done. It is used to express joy or approval for someone's achievement.

You can't distinguish him from another white man.

In Dutch, the "ou" in hou and jou is pronounced like in the English word "about".

The letter "j" is pronounced as the "y" consonent sound. And the letter "a" is pronounced like in the word "far", only it's shorter. Finally, if you want to strive for authentic pronunciation, the Dutch "v" sound is somewhat halfway between the English v and f.

Ik how vfarn yow

There is historical rivalry between the Dutch and Flemish stemming from political and cultural differences, but today they generally have good relations. Flemish people mainly reside in Belgium, while Dutch people live in the Netherlands, but they share a common language. Both regions have distinct identities and differences, but they also have many similarities and collaborate in various fields.

It may seem funny to foreigners, but that is universal. Japanese or RP British also sounds funny to the Dutch (and the Dutch to them)

I think part of it is that you can't properly pronounce it and didn't grew up with it. That's the same thing what happens to foreigners who speak Chinese or RP English.

When I (as a Dutch) speak RP English, I tend to devoice my consonants (I am working on it, at the expense of fluency). That's because we do not have voiced consonants in Dutch. We use /bet/ to indicate the thing you sleep in, instead of /bed/. They mean the same thing, but /bed/ sounds weird to other Dutch.

Another "weird" thing is the Dutch word "bank". It means bench and bank. it is usually clear from the context which one is meant.

That might also be a reason.

Je kunt informatie vinden over arme en rijke mensen in Letland door te zoeken in officiële statistieken, onderzoeksrappor-ten van organisaties zoals de Wereldbank en het Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek van Letland, en door artikelen en nieuwsberichten te raadplegen die zich richten op economische ongelijkheid in Letland. Ook kan het nuttig zijn om contact op te nemen met lokale experts of onderzoekers op dit gebied.

"Sante" is not a Dutch word, it is a French word. We use it when we want to say "cheers" to someone with a drink (when we call out a toast). The translation of the word is "health". The Dutch way of saying it is "gezondheid", which means the same.

Dutch is Very Hard to Pronounce I've heard.

But I can Try to Explain it.

D- Same in "Den"

A- Well, its the clean British sort of A, like in "All"

n- As normally Like "Net"

k- as u Pronounce the C in "Cat"

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In short, " dank " rhymes with Yank, as in " the cellar was dark and dank "

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J- pronounced as the Y in "yarn"

e- Pronounced like the a in "An" But in this word, its a "Stomme e" Which means u pronounce it as the u as in "Utterly"

Now My mouth maneuvers

D- Put Your tongue against the back of your Tooth, And let out a small burst of breath. then quickly move your Tongue away.

A- Open your mouth, Put your Tongue a bit back, And let the air burst upwards.

N-Put your tongue against the Middle of The Top of your Mouth (blockade the air) and burst out upward air.

K.Position your tongue At the "N" Position, And then burst out air, and quickly Move away your tongue (Like at D)

J- As in "Yes", No need to explain

e. This one is kind of hard to explain... at least it has A Upward Burst.

But its nicer to say "Dank u"

But that "u" Is harder to pronounce then the "Utterly" kind of u.

I know, its really confusing, so you should probably find a vocal of someone saying Dank je.

Although, No worries, Almost Every Dutch Person knows English.

"Luister" in Dutch means "listen" in English. It is a common verb used to indicate the action of paying attention to sounds or music.

Yes, as a foreigner, you can marry a Dutch national in the Netherlands or in your home country. The process will involve meeting certain legal requirements, such as obtaining the necessary paperwork and registering the marriage with the Dutch authorities.

The Dutch were known for their contributions to art, particularly during the Dutch Golden Age, where artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer thrived. They were also known for their expertise in trade and commerce, establishing the Dutch East India Company and dominating global trade routes. Additionally, the Dutch are recognized for their innovative approaches to water management and land reclamation through the use of dikes and polders.

The Dutch have increased their farmland through various methods such as land reclamation from the sea, draining wetlands, and using advanced agricultural techniques like crop rotation and precision farming. They have also developed innovative strategies like floating farms and vertical agriculture to maximize land use efficiency.