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About Dutch
Dutch is often called the easiest language for English speakers to learn due to shared Germanic roots.
Speakers
25+ million
Language Family
Germanic
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Easy
Spoken in
Why Learn Dutch?
The Netherlands has one of the highest English proficiency rates but Dutch opens cultural doors.
Common Dutch Words
Start your Dutch journey with these essential words and phrases.
Hallo
Hello
hah-LOH
Dank je
Thank you
dahnk yuh
Alsjeblieft
Please
ahl-shuh-BLEEFT
Ja
Yes
yah
Nee
No
nay
Water
Water
VAH-ter
Eten
Food
AY-ten
Vriend
Friend
vreent
Liefde
Love
LEEF-duh
Tot ziens
Goodbye
toht zeens
Huis
House
hows
Boek
Book
book
History of Dutch
Dutch evolved from Old Franconian and developed distinct identity during the Dutch Golden Age (17th century). Dutch colonialism spread the language to Indonesia, South Africa (evolving into Afrikaans), and the Caribbean. Belgium's Dutch-speaking Flanders maintains the language alongside French-speaking Wallonia.
Is Dutch Hard to Learn?
Dutch sits between English and German, sharing vocabulary and grammar with both. Word order and pronunciation are straightforward. The main challenge is the guttural 'g' sound and distinguishing between similar words.
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