The netherlands meaning in English
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Definition
The Netherlands: a country in Northern Europe (often referred to as Holland) whose capital is Amsterdam and which is near Belgium, Germany etc.
Exercise 1
"Dutch" people come from: -->
"Dutch" people come from: --> The Netherlands
The Netherlands: This is the correct answer. "Dutch" people come from The Netherlands, also (slightly incorrectly) known as "Holland". "Dutch" is used as a noun to describe the whole population. Example: "The Dutch are famous for their windmills, tulips and coffee houses!". It is also an adjective. Example:"Dutch city centres are very quaint and pretty, except the red light districts...". An individual Dutch person is a "Dutchman"!
Germany: This is not the right answer. "Dutch" people are not from Germany. "Germans" are from Germany! In German, the term "Deutschland" means "Germany", but this is a false friend!
Belgium: This is not the right answer. "Dutch" people are not from Belgium. "Belgians" are from Belgium!
Somalia: This is not the right answer. "Dutch" people are not from Somalia. "Somalians" are from Somalia!
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