Dutch
Discover Dutch, the friendly language of the Netherlands and Belgium known for its unique sounds and innovations.
Hallo! Welcome to learning about Dutch, the cheerful language of windmills, tulips, and bicycles! Dutch is spoken by 24 million people in the Netherlands and northern Belgium (called Flemish there), plus Dutch communities around the world. It's closely related to English and German, making it easier for English speakers to learn!
Dutch has given English some fun words we know like "cookie" (from koekje), "boss" (from baas), "yacht" (from jacht), and "landscape" (from landschap)! Dutch also has some amazing compound words and sounds that are unique, including the famous "g" sound that's fun to practice.
Dutch culture has shared incredible innovations with the world like microscopes, telescopes, DVDs, and even the stock market! The Netherlands is famous for its colorful tulips, delicious cheese, bike-friendly cities, and being one of the happiest countries in the world.
Some fun Dutch words to know: Hallo (HAH-lo - hello), Dank je (DAHNK-yeh - thank you), Vriend (vreent - friend), Liefde (LEEF-deh - love), and Blij (bly - happy). Dutch people say "Smakelijk eten!" before meals, meaning "tasty eating!"
Dutch connects you to a culture of innovation, environmental care, and the happiest, most bike-friendly lifestyle in the world!
