Pronunciations (3)
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/dʌt͡ʃ/
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/dʊt͡ʃ/
Pronunciation notes
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dʌtʃ
Adjective
Of or pertaining to the Netherlands, the Dutch people or the Dutch language.
Pertaining to Germanic-speaking peoples on the European continent, chiefly the Germans (especially established German-speaking communities in parts of the USA), or the Dutch; Teutonic; Germanic.
Usage- Archaic
Substitute, inferior, ersatz.
Usage- Archaic
- Derogatory
- Obsolete
Thrifty.
Usage- Dated
Pertaining to Afrikaner culture (Cape Dutch).
Usage- South-Africa
- Derogatory
- ethnic
- slur
Proper noun
The main language of the Netherlands, Flanders (i.e., the northern half of Belgium) and Suriname; Netherlandic.
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By the time this mysterious knight died in the 1360s, his book was available in every European language, including Dutch, Gaelic, Czech, Catalan, and Walloon.
According to this view, Dutch is a descendant of Old (West) Low Franconian and …
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For the abbreviation of the name of the pieces, each player is free to use the name which is commonly used in his/her country. Examples: F = fou (French for bishop), L = loper (Dutch for bishop). In printed periodicals, the use of figurines is recommended.
German; the main language of the Holy Roman Empire (Germany, Austria, Alsace, Luxembourg).
Usage- Archaic
A male given name, more often given as a nickname to someone of Dutch or German ancestry than as an official given name.
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Noun
The people of the Netherlands, or one of certain ethnic groups descending from the people of the Netherlands.
Usage- collective
- plural
- Plural only
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The Dutch will vote on the matter next month.
In upstate New York, the Dutch continued to speak their language into the nineteenth century.
Afrikaner people (Cape Dutch).
Usage- South-Africa
- collective
- Derogatory
- ethnic
- Offensive
- plural
- Plural only
- slur
The Pennsylvania Dutch people.
Usage- collective
- plural
- Plural only
Noun
Synonym of double Dutch (“incomprehensible language or speech”).
Usage- Dated
- Uncountable
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“Queer language, that, sir,” said the officer. “It was Dutch to me.”
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Now, Max, pray enlighten the company. Why should the murderer write "Italian spoken" over the bed?' 'Obviously to make sure that you shouldn't miss it,' replied Mr Carrados. 'Well,' remarked the sergeant, demonstrating one or two simple exercises in physical drill as a suitable preparation, 'I may as well be going. I don't understand Italian myself. Nor Dutch either,' he added cryptically.
Verb
To treat cocoa beans or powder with an alkali solution to darken the color and lessen the bitterness of the flavor.
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Dutch processed is made from cocoa beans that have been treated with an alkalized solution. You'll get a deeper color and a great chocolaty flavor, but more importantly, the process of Dutching the chocolate renders the powder neutral.
Adjective
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
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Dutch painting
Dutch painters
Noun
the people of the Netherlands
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the Dutch are famous for their tulips
the West Germanic language of the Netherlands
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