Belgium is the European country where both French and Flemish (Dutch) are spoken. French is predominantly spoken in the southern region of Wallonia, while Flemish is spoken in the northern region of Flanders.
A mother would say "Ik hou van jou" to express "I love you" in Flemish.
The name "Wales" comes from the Old English word "wealas," which referred to the Celtic tribes that once inhabited the region. It is believed to have originally meant "foreigner" or "stranger," reflecting the Anglo-Saxon perspective on these Celtic peoples.
You can say "Ik hou van jou" in Flemish to express "I love you".
Flemish is often referred to as the Belgian variant of Dutch (some people will go so far as to say they are the same language). As such, the language is most common in Belgium, where approximately 5.5 million, or about 55% of the Belgian population, speak Flemish. In Flanders, the northern part of Belgium, the official language, Dutch, is commonly referred to as Flemish. Several thousand Flemish speakers can be found in France, as well.
In Flemish, "scootch" can mean to move or adjust oneself slightly, especially to make room for someone else. It is often used informally in social situations.
Flemish people belong to the northern region of Belgium, known as Flanders. Flemish culture and language are distinct from the French-speaking region of Wallonia in southern Belgium.
The translation for grandmother in Flemish is "grootmoeder."
During the Northern Renaissance, Flemish painters started using oil paint as their primary medium. Oil paint allowed for more vibrant colors, finer details, and greater depth in their artworks compared to the traditional tempera or fresco techniques. This shift in medium contributed to the highly realistic and lifelike quality of Flemish paintings from this period.
English bond is considered stronger than Flemish bond because of its alternating pattern of header and stretcher bricks. This arrangement provides more strength and stability to the structure compared to the repeating pattern of headers and stretchers in Flemish bond. English bond also distributes loads more effectively, resulting in a more robust construction.
Belgium has two main linguistic communities: Dutch-speaking Flemish in the north and French-speaking Walloons in the south. This division reflects historical influences, with Flemish stemming from the Dutch language and Walloon from the French language. The linguistic divide can also be traced back to regional differences in culture and administration.
"Amigo" is a Spanish word that means "friend." In Flemish, which is a dialect of Dutch spoken in Belgium, the equivalent word for "friend" is "vriend."
The numbers from 1 to 10 in Flemish are: 1 - een, 2 - twee, 3 - drie, 4 - vier, 5 - vijf, 6 - zes, 7 - zeven, 8 - acht, 9 - negen, 10 - tien.
The Flemish word for "Thank You" is "Dank u" (formal) or "Dank je" (informal).
In Flemish, you say "hallo vriend" to mean 'hello friend'.
Language has had a significant impact on Belgian culture, as the country is divided along linguistic lines between Dutch-speaking Flemish in the north and French-speaking Walloons in the south. This linguistic divide has shaped political, social, and cultural dynamics in Belgium, leading to a complex system of bilingualism and a sense of regional identity. Language differences have sometimes been a source of tension and challenges in Belgian society.
The Flemish brought weaving and textile skills to Britain, helping to develop the textile industry in areas such as East Anglia. The Walloons brought expertise in metalworking, particularly in iron and steel production, contributing to the development of the iron industry in England.