dutch

word

/ˈdətʃ/
duhch
/dˈʌtʃ/
duhch

Definition

Dutch describes something or someone from the Netherlands. It can also refer to the language spoken there.

Usage & Nuances

Usually capitalized: 'Dutch'. It works as an adjective ('Dutch food'), a noun for the language ('I’m learning Dutch'), and a noun for a person ('She is Dutch'). Do not confuse it with 'Deutsch', which means German in German.

Example Sentences

That little café has a very Dutch feel to it.

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Her parents are Dutch, but she grew up in Canada.

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She speaks Dutch at home.

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We ate Dutch cheese for lunch.

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My new teacher is Dutch.

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I started learning Dutch before my trip to Amsterdam.

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