niederländisch
Translation
Dutch
Examples
Der niederländische Käse ist sehr berühmt.
Dutch cheese is very famous.
Er spricht fließend Niederländisch.
He speaks fluent Dutch.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) + Noun Dutch ... The Dutch flag is red, white, and blue.
((as a noun)) Dutch (language) I am learning Dutch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: holländisch (colloquial for Dutch)
Etymology
From 'die Niederlande' (the Netherlands), which literally means 'the low lands'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the country's name, 'Niederlande', which reflects its low-lying geography.