Is Dutch a Germanic language

Answer 1

No, Dutch is the language spoken in the Netherlands.

German is the language of principally Germany, Austria and most of Switzerland.

There are people who speak Dutch in Germany, they learn it at school or live in the area adjacent to the Netherlands; mainly around Cleves.
No. They speak german.

People from holland speak dutch! nah they speak spanish...that is THEIR language.

Answer 2

Yes. Dutch is spoken in the northern half or so of Belgium and, along with French and German, is an official language of Belgium.

• Yes, in part of Belgium.
• The Kingdom of Belgium has three official languages: Dutch (the Netherlands language), French, and German.

Answer 3

Some do, but it isn't so common in the younger generations, like now. But some Indonesians of Dutch descendant may still be able to speak Dutch.

-For example. My grand parents speak Dutch, but I don't.

It's more common Dutch people who have lived there since the colonization (and married Indonesian people) or Chinese people, as back in the olden days, the Chinese were of higher status than the normal Indonesian citizens and were able to choose between Dutch schools (where the rich chinese go to) or Chinese schools.

While the Indonesians could only go to Indonesian schools.

Answer 4

No. There are a small number of Dutch people living in Germany, but more than 95% of the population speaks German.

You might be confusing the english word "Dutch" with the German word "Deutsch" (which means "German").

Answer 5

• Yes, in part of Belgium.
• The Kingdom of Belgium has three official languages: Dutch (the Netherlands language), French, and German.

Answer 6

Answer: yes.