How do you pronounce Dank je wel?
Dank is pronounced as written, but je sounds like “ya.” The formal expression dank u is best reserved for seniors; Dutch society isn’t especially formal, so there’s little need to be overly polite in shops, restaurants, and similar environments. Dank is pronounced as above; the u, just like the “oo” in “boot.”
What is Dankjewel?
thank you very much Synonyms: bedankt, dank je, dank u, dank u wel, thanks.
What is hello in Flemish?
Welkom. Hello (General greeting) Hey.
Is there a difference between Dutch and Flemish?
Many believe that these two languages are one in the same, or that their only difference is their geographical location. The Dutch language spoken in the Netherlands has more of an English influence, whilst the language in the Flander region, the Flemish speaking region of Belgium, has a stronger French manifestation.
Is Flemish just Dutch?
Well, not to intentionally complicate things but they are not actually wrong. After all, Flemish is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as the “Dutch language spoken in Northern Belgium”. So, the terms ‘Flemish’ and ‘Belgian Dutch’ actually refer to the same language.
Why is Flanders not part of the Netherlands?
Because they have far more self-government within a federal Belgium than they would as parts of France and the Netherlands, or, in the case of the much smaller German-speaking part, as part of Germany.
What is Flanders called today?
Today, “Flanders” is a term referring to the Flemish Region, which is defined as the Dutch-speaking part of the Kingdom of Belgium. It contains within it the core of the old county, West Flanders and East Flanders, plus three more culturally-related provinces to the east which were not originally part of Flanders.
What do the Flemish think of the Dutch?
Here are a couple: The Flemish admire the Dutch for their speaking abilities. This might sound contrary to what I said earlier, but when it comes to public speaking, the Dutch tend to be appreciated for their verbal abilities. At times, the Belgians envy the Dutch entrepreneurial spirit.
What do you call people from the Netherlands?
the Dutch
Are Belgians Dutch?
Belgians (Dutch: Belgen, French: Belges, German: Belgier) are people identified with the Kingdom of Belgium, a federal state in Western Europe….Belgians.
| Belgen (Dutch) Belges (French) Belgier (German) | |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,000 |
| Norway | 1,000 |
| Languages | |
| Dutch, French, German (also other Languages of Belgium) | |