English–German

“dutch person” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɔlɛndɐ/

Example

Viele Holländer sprechen Englisch.

Many Dutch people speak English.

Illustration for Holländer (dutch person)

How to say “dutch person” in German

“Dutch person” in German is Holländer.

Someone from the Netherlands seen through the everyday place name Holland, even when the person is from another Dutch province.

Full entry for Holländer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Holländer

Holländer und Deutsche arbeiten oft in grenznahen Regionen zusammen.

Dutch people and Germans often work together in regions near the border.

Tips for using Holländer

  • Niederländer is the more precise noun when the distinction between Holland and the Netherlands matters.

Other German words for “dutch person”

Der Niederländer spricht gut Deutsch.

The Dutch person speaks German well.

“dutch person” in other languages