Dutch
| Dutch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autoglottonym: | Nederlands | |
| Pronunciation: | [{{{Pronunciation}}}] | |
| Ethnologue name: | Dutch | |
| OLAC name: | {{{OLACname}}} | |
| Location point: | 6dE 52d30N | |
| Genealogy | ||
| Family: | Germanic | |
| Genus: | West-Germanic, Low-Saxon | |
| Speakers | ||
| Country: | Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles | |
| Official in: | Netherlands | |
| Speakers: | {{{Speakers}}} | |
| Writing system: | {{{WritingSyst}}} | |
| Codes | ||
| ISO 639-3: | {{{ISO3}}} | |
Name
Pronunciation: [dʌtʃ]
The name Dutch was apparently borrowed from Dutch Duits, which now means 'German', but a few centuries ago was still used as autonym for Dutch as well. [Reference needed]
An alternative name is
Location
Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands, Belgium, as well as in the Netherlands Antilles and in Suriname.
Speakers
The number of speakers is estimated at 17,370,777 (2000). [Reference needed]
Dialects
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Classification
Links
Works on the language
- Haeseryn, W. & K. Romijn, G. Geerts, J. de Rooij & M.C. van den Toorn (eds.). 1997. Algemene Nederlandse spraakkunst (ANS). 2nd edition. Groningen: Martinus Nijhoff.
