Dutch loanwords in English
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18 July, 2023
Dutch is a Germanic language and the native language of The Netherlands. It is also spoken in several other countries, most notably South Africa (Afrikaans), Suriname, Belgium (Flemish) and some Caribbean islands such as Aruba and Bonaire. Today, there are...
The Dutch were one of the first European nations to trade with Japan, starting in the 1600s. In fact, during Japan's closed period, from the 17th to 19th century, the Dutch were the only European nation allowed to trade with Japan. They had to work from a...