Archive for 'Dutch Vocabulary'
Patatdag – Dutch and Fried Food! Posted by Sten on Dec 13, 2013
Patatdag French fries, as the name says, are often seen as being from France. Now, it has been proven that they are actually from Belgium. Just go to Brussels once and try them there. Without ketchup or mayonnaise – only salt. That is how they are to be eaten. In the Netherlands, French fries are a…
Dutch Words that are Good for Your Health Posted by tiffany on Aug 11, 2013
There’s a saying in Dutch, “gezondheid is de grootste schat.” Health is the greatest treasure. But, sometimes, despite our best efforts, poor health swoops in to rain on our parade. While most Dutch people speak excellent English, it’s always nice to know the lingo. When it comes to your health and well-being, you want to…
Your Guide to Dutch Abbreviations Posted by tiffany on Aug 3, 2013
In last week’s post, we went over afkortingen (abbreviations) for chattaal (chat language) – think BRB, LOL, etc… but in Dutch. In a comment on the post, Peter reminded us that there are many, many afkortingen employed in every-day Dutch language that can sometimes make you feel like you’re trying to crack a secret code…
These Dutch Text Abbreviations Will Have You ROTFLOL Posted by tiffany on Jul 26, 2013
Ours is an age of abbreviations. No matter what we’re doing, we want the short cut. And one of the first places that was reflected was in our communication with one another. Can you imagine a time before LOL and BRB and L8TR and CU? It’s difficult isn’t it? If you’re anything like me, you…
Are you up to date on your Dutch social media lingo? Posted by tiffany on May 29, 2013
I don’t have to tell you that social media has impacted our lives in a huge way. Let’s face it, you wouldn’t be here reading this right now if it weren’t for social media. It’s infiltrated the way we speak and the way we interact. We spend an alarming amount of time on social media…
29 Ways to say Goodbye in Dutch Posted by tiffany on May 7, 2013
Though there are relatively few ways of saying “Hello,” the Dutch certainly make up for it when saying goodbye. Hmmm… wonder if that says more about the Dutch or the company they keep 😉 Either way, saying hello and goodbye are the two most important things to know when learning a new language. And we…
Easter in the Netherlands Posted by tiffany on Mar 29, 2013
The paashaas is coming to town this weekend! That’s the Easter Bunny to you and me. Paas = Easter Haas = hare Easter is one of those holidays that goes all out. The big day occurs three weeks after Lent (de vastentijd = lit. fasting period) and includes Holy Thursday (Witte Donderdag = lit. White…