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1 day ago · A Dutch speaker. Dutch ( endonym: Nederlands [ˈneːdərlɑnts] ⓘ) is a West Germanic language, spoken by about 25 million people as a first language [4] and 5 million as a second language and is the third most spoken Germanic language. In Europe, Dutch is the native language of most of the population of the Netherlands and Flanders (or 60% ...
23 hours ago · Culturally, modern Frisians and the (Northern) Dutch are rather similar; the main and generally most important difference being that Frisians speak West Frisian, one of the three sub-branches of the Frisian languages, alongside Dutch, and they find this to be a defining part of their identity as Frisians.
Scots was formed from Northern Old English, it has Gaelic words from Middle Irish because that was the language of the Court and Laws. It has Norse influence from Northern English migrants. It also has Latin and Old French words from the Normans. And Modern French and West Germanic words due to Scotland's trade and diplomatic ties to the Continent.
5 days ago · Citizens of Friesland, The Netherlands, with the help from the “Amsterdam Student Resistance Group,” united during World War II to rescue hundreds of Jewish children from the Holocaust . The ...
5 days ago · German language, official language of both Germany and Austria and one of the official languages of Switzerland. German belongs to the West Germanic group of the Indo-European language family, along with English, Frisian, and Dutch (Netherlandic, Flemish). Learn more about the German language.
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23 hours ago · Legacy and Cultural Impact. French fries have transcended their humble origins to become a culinary icon. They have inspired songs, movies, and even festivals. The crispy crunch, savory flavor, and universal appeal of French fries have ensured their place in the hearts and stomachs of people worldwide.
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1 day ago · A Limburgish speaker, recorded in Slovakia. Limburgish (Limburgish: Limburgs [ˈlɪm˦bʏʀ(ə)xs] or Lèmburgs; Dutch: Limburgs [ˈlɪmbʏr(ə)xs]; German: Limburgisch [ˈlɪmbʊʁɡɪʃ]; French: Limbourgeois [lɛ̃buʁʒwa]), also called Limburgan, Limburgian, or Limburgic, is a West Germanic language spoken in Dutch Limburg, Belgian Limburg, and neighbouring regions of Germany (North Rhine ...
