dutch

/dʌtʃ/
adjective
  1. Relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language.
    • We visited a Dutch windmill during our trip to Amsterdam.
    • She bought a beautiful Dutch painting from the 17th century.
    • My neighbor is Dutch and speaks both Dutch and English fluently.
noun
  1. The people of the Netherlands collectively.
    • The Dutch are known for their love of cycling.
    • The Dutch have a long history of trade and exploration.
    • Many Dutch speak excellent English as a second language.
  2. The language spoken in the Netherlands and parts of Belgium.
    • She is learning Dutch because she plans to move to Amsterdam.
    • He spoke Dutch with his grandparents when they visited.
    • Dutch is a Germanic language closely related to German and English.
verb
  1. To treat someone to a meal or entertainment where each person pays for their own share; to go Dutch.
    • I prefer to dutch on group outings to keep things fair.
    • We decided to dutch the dinner bill so no one felt obligated.
    • They always dutch when they go out for coffee together.
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