der Niederländer
Translation
Dutchman, Dutch person
Examples
Der Niederländer spricht gut Deutsch.
The Dutchman speaks German well.
Viele Niederländer fahren gerne Fahrrad.
Many Dutch people like to ride bicycles.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The Niederländer comes from Amsterdam.
((as accusative object)) as an object I know a Niederländer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Holländer
Etymology
From 'nieder' (low) + 'Land' (land). It refers to a person from the 'low countries', the Netherlands.
Memory Tips
Think of the English name 'Netherlands' (low lands). 'Niederländer' is simply 'low-lander', a person from that region.