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.
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.
