Definition Synonyms
Definition of Dutch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
languagethe language spoken in the Netherlands
- She is learning to speak Dutch.
2.
nationalitypeople from the Netherlands
- The Dutch are known for their tulips.
Adjective
1.
nationrelating to the Netherlands' language or culture
- He is fluent in Dutch literature.
2.
geographyrelated to the Netherlands or its people
- She enjoys Dutch cuisine and traditions.
Expressions with Dutch
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heavy pot with a tight lid used for slow cooking
She cooked the stew in a Dutch oven for three hours.
false confidence gained from consuming alcohol
He needed some Dutch courage before his speech.
pay for one's own expenses in a group
We decided to go Dutch at the restaurant.
romantic outing where participants split the cost
They went on a Dutch date to the new restaurant.
auction selling many identical items at decreasing prices
The company used a Dutch auction to sell its shares.
garden tool with a long handle and flat blade for weeding
She used the Dutch hoe to clear the weeds from her vegetable garden.
breed of medium-sized herding dog from the Netherlands
The Dutch Shepherd is known for its intelligence and versatility in various tasks.
meal where everyone pays their own bill
The lunch was a Dutch treat.
door split horizontally allowing top half to open separately
She peered over the Dutch door to greet the visitors.
traditional juniper-flavored liquor from the Netherlands
He ordered a glass of Dutch gin at the bar.
compact rabbit breed with a distinctive coat pattern
The Dutch rabbit is known for its unique coat pattern.
using or able to use the Dutch language
She is Dutch-speaking and helps translate documents.
American descendants of German-speaking immigrants in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Dutch community often holds traditional festivals.
West Germanic language spoken in the Netherlands
She is learning the Dutch language for her trip.
economic problem where growth in one sector harms others
Many oil-rich countries suffer from Dutch disease, impacting their agriculture and manufacturing.
elm disease spread by bark beetles
Bark beetles are vectors for Dutch elm disease.
tax avoidance strategy using Dutch companies
The company used a Dutch sandwich to reduce its tax burden.
farm building with a steel frame and curved roof
The Dutch barn sheltered the tractors from the rain.
imitation gold made from copper and zinc
The frame was decorated with Dutch metal to give it a lavish look.
the Dutch language spoken from 1100 to 1500
Middle Dutch was used in medieval manuscripts.
style of architecture originating in the Western Cape
The Cape Dutch building had a distinctive gabled roof.
in trouble or disfavor
He is in Dutch with his parents.
wooden doll with jointed limbs
She cherished her grandmother's old Dutch doll.
express great surprise or amazement about something
Well, that really does beat the Dutch!
Origin of Dutch
Old High German, diutisc (of the people)
Terms with Dutch included in their meaning
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dairy
mild cream-colored Dutch cheese shaped in balls
acr: Dutch State Mines
company that started as a coal mining business in the Netherlands
family name
surname of Dutch origin
history
relating to colonial Dutch farm estates
legal
non-criminal lawsuit in Roman Dutch law
monarchy
residence of the Dutch royal family
heritage
New Yorker with Dutch heritage
culture
member of a 1960s Dutch counterculture movement
culture
members of a Dutch counterculture movement in the 1960s
science
Dutch physicist known for gas and liquid equations
acr: Algemene Bank Nederland
large Dutch bank for business and personal accounts
beverage
dutch liqueur made from egg yolks and brandy
acr: General Intelligence and Security Service
Dutch agency for security and intelligence
geography
city in western Germany near Dutch and Belgian borders
geography
city in western Germany near Dutch and Belgian borders
dutch city
municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands, with royal connections
science
Dutch organization focused on astronomy research and education
boats
type of Dutch fishing boat
Dutch Guiana
shrub with pink flowers streaked with purple
abr: Van Doorne's Aanhangwagen Fabriek
Dutch company making trucks and trailers
acr: Dutch elm disease
disease affecting elm trees
acr: Digital Library for Dutch Dialects
online collection of Dutch language varieties
acr: Dutch Open Educational Resources
educational resources freely available online
religion
pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in the US
Examples of Dutch in a sentence
He translated the document from English to Dutch. The Dutch excel in speed skating competitions. Many Dutch have a strong tradition of cycling. She translated the document from Dutch to English. The Dutch version of the book was beautifully written. She wore a traditional Dutch dress.
The Dutch language is fascinating to learn.
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- French:néerlandais, hollandais, ...
- German:Niederländisch, niederländisch, ...
- Italian:olandese, olandesi, ...
- Spanish:neerlandés, holandés, ...
- Portuguese:neerlandês, holandês, ...
- Chinese:荷兰语, 荷兰的, ...
- Japanese:オランダ語, オランダ語の, ...
- Arabic:الهولندية, هُولَنْدِي, ...
- Hebrew:הוֹלַנְדִית, הוֹלַנְדִּי, ...
- Russian:голландский язык, голландский, ...
- Ukrainian:нідерландська мова, нідерландський, ...
- Hindi:डच, नीदरलैंड्स की भाषा, ...
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