Mijn zoontje… Aldies is zijn voornaam – A-L-D-I-E-S, en zijn achternaam is – hij heeft een dubbele achternaam, van zijn moeder en vader – Ghoet – G-H-O-E-T, en een streepje, Koper. Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He’s all right now. Cringe-worthy (but amusing) puns

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Another word that sounds a little rude in English, slagroom means whipped cream. It’s made up of two words: slag (hit/beat) and room (cream). When you pronounce it correctly in Dutch, it sounds more serious, but no less delicious. Top tip: this tasty Dutch food goes well with a generous slab of apple tart. HagelslagShort dutch puns are one of the best ways to have fun with word play in English. The dutch humour may include short danish jokes also.

Gallic Wars: Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian.Gift-giving isn’t a common aspect of Dutch business culture. If you’d like to give a gift to a business partner, it’s best to give something modest. It’s also best to wait until you’ve established a relationship and finalized any business negotiations before offering any gifts. Regional variations Meaning: Similar to the English expression ‘It’s all Greek to me’; indicating that you can’t understand something. 30. What have I got hanging on my bike now?

What's the difference between a straw and a Dutch comedian? One is a hollow cylinder, the other is a silly Hollander. Hundred Years' War: Mostly lost, saved at last by female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare; "France's armies are victorious only when not led by a Frenchman."Birthdays in the Netherlands also have some unique customs and traditions. At birthday parties, it’s customary to wish “ gefeliciteerd” (congratulations) to everyone attending, not just to the person whose birthday it is. The Dutch are also notorious for hosting circle parties, where guests sit in a circle chatting while enjoying tea and cake. Gifts in the Netherlands Apparently, Dutch is one of the easiest languages to grasp if you’re an English speaker and even easier if you speak German, but you might need some ‘dutch courage’ to attempt pronouncing all their guttural-sounding ‘g’s. So, all this hilarity actually comes from the Dutch. It’s interesting to note that there are still a lot of expressions and general vocabulary which are exactly the same in both languages. There are some modifications to the Afrikaans versions which include either historical or geographical references.

If you are learning Dutch this is difficult to understand. Humour is often the last part of understanding Dutch. Because it has to do with understanding the words, but also about the way you say them, the intonation. And, also, with culture you have to know what they are talking about.Outside the Randstad, you may find that religion plays a more significant part in life than elsewhere. While most of the Netherlands is Protestant, southern and eastern regions are traditionally Catholic. For instance, you might celebrate Carnaval in February or March if you live in Limburg. On the other hand, in rural Protestant areas, shops might be closed and activities discouraged on Sundays. Tips on culture and etiquette in the Netherlands Wat is een dinosaurus als hij door de Keukenhof loopt? Een Tulpenstomper (What’s a dinosaur walking through the Keukenhof? A Tulip Crusher.) f**... under the bed sheets is no longer called a dutch oven. It's now called a covid test. If you can smell it you don't have covid.