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Learn more about the history, geography, and development of the Dutch language as well as the quirks that make it so unique.
Dutch is a West Germanic language, that originated from the Old Frankish dialects. Among the words with which Dutch has enriched the English vocabulary are: brandy, coleslaw, cookie, cruiser, dock, easel, freight, landscape, spook, stoop, and yacht.
Netherlandic language, the language spoken primarily in the Netherlands but also in northern Belgium, where it is called Flemish, and elsewhere. See Dutch language. This article was most recently revised and updated by Laura Etheredge. Home Geography & Travel Languages. Dutch language.
