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  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Dutch-languageDutch language | Definition, Origin, History, Countries ...

    May 29, 2024 · The Dutch language is a West Germanic language that is the national language of the Netherlands and, with French and German, one of the three official languages of Belgium. Dutch is also called Netherlandic or Dutch Nederlands; in Belgium it is called Flemish or Flemish Vlaams.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Languages_of_the_NetherlandsLanguages of the Netherlands - Wikipedia

    The predominant language of the Netherlands is Dutch, spoken and written by almost all people in the Netherlands. Dutch is also spoken and official in Aruba, Bonaire, Belgium, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten and Suriname.

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  6. theculturetrip.com › europe › the-netherlandsA Brief History of the Dutch Language - Culture Trip

    Aug 14, 2017 · The Dutch language is currently spoken by around 28 million people worldwide and is recognised as an official language in Suriname, Belgium, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ four constituent countries.

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  7. www.universiteitleiden.nl › the-evolution-of-dutchThe evolution of Dutch - Leiden University - Universiteit Leiden

    Under the influence of the wave of nationalism that swept through Europe between 1750 and 1850, a discussion arose within Dutch associations and public bodies regarding the introduction of a single national standard language as a symbol of the nation.

  8. www.babbel.com › how-many-people-speak-dutchHow Many People Speak Dutch, And Where Is It Spoken? - Babbel.com

    Aug 18, 2018 · Moving down to South America, Dutch is the official language of Suriname, where about 60 percent of the population speaks it as their mother tongue. That amounts to about 475,000 Dutch speakers. Suriname, formerly known as Dutch Guiana, was a colony of the Netherlands from 1667-1975. How Many People Speak Dutch In Asia?

  9. renaissance-translations.com › dutch-language-historyDutch Language History - Origins, Alphabets & Learning Dutch

    The Dutch language is the official language of the Netherlands, Belgium, and a few old Dutch colonies. Between these countries, around 25 million people speak it as a first language. An additional 5 million people also learn Dutch as a second language worldwide.

  10. www.worldatlas.com › articles › what-languages-areWhat Languages Are Spoken In The Netherlands? - WorldAtlas

    Aug 1, 2017 · Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands. Almost the entire population of the country speak this West Germanic language. Nearly 23 million worldwide people speak Dutch as their first language. The language is also spoken as a second language by about 5 million people.