What does DUTCH mean?

Word: Dutch 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands, or a person of Dutch descent; the West Germanic language of the Netherlands.
• Adjective: relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /dʌtʃ/
• UK: /dʌtʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "Dutch" comes from the Middle Dutch word "duutsch", meaning "of the people". It was originally used to refer to the Germanic-speaking people of the Netherlands and later to the language they spoke. Today, the term "Dutch" is used to refer to anything related to the Netherlands or its people, including the language, culture, and cuisine.

5. Synonyms:

• Netherlandic
• Hollandish
• Flemish

6. Related Words:

• Dutchy
• Duped
• Durst
• Dunce
• Droop

7. Example Sentences:

• The Dutch are known for their love of cheese and windmills.
• The Dutch language is spoken by over 23 million people worldwide.
• She has Dutch ancestry and is proud of her heritage.
• They enjoyed a traditional Dutch meal of stamppot and smoked sausage.