dutch
adjective · noun · verb
Simple meaning
From or relating to the country of the Netherlands or its people
Pronunciation
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duhchIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʌtʃ
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Definition
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adjective
Of or pertaining to the Netherlands, the Dutch people or the Dutch language.
Of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
noun
The West Germanic language of the Netherlands
The main language of the Netherlands, Flanders (i.e., the northern half of Belgium) and Suriname; Netherlandic.
collective
The people of the Netherlands, or one of certain ethnic groups descending from the people of the Netherlands.
“The Dutch are famous for their tulips.”
verb
To treat cocoa beans or powder with an alkali solution to darken the color and lessen the bitterness of the flavor.
Alternative letter-case form of Dutch ("treat cocoa with alkali").
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “The Dutch are famous for their tulips.”noun
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