nederland
Netherlands
/ˈneːdərlɑnt/proper noun
Word forms
- plural: Nederlanden (Netherlands as multiple regions)
- diminutive: Nederlandje (little Netherlands)
How it is spelled and how it sounds
The open syllable 'nee-' indicates a long /eː/, while '-der-' and '-land' reflect standard Dutch vowel and consonant patterns.
NederlanderDutch personNederlandsDutch (language)nederzettingsettlement
In connected speech
In rapid speech, the final /t/ in 'nederland' may be unreleased or slightly assimilated before a following consonant.
In the lessons (2 sentences)
s2-les-04 · 39Ze helpt buitenlanders die een baan in Nederland zoeken.She helps foreigners who are looking for a job in the Netherlands.Open in lesson ↗
s2-les-11 · 21En na deze week weten we of Xing in Nederland kan blijven of niet.And after this week we'll know whether Xing can stay in the Netherlands or not.Open in lesson ↗