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Relating to the Netherlands (especially the provinces of North and South Holland) or its inhabitants; originating from the Netherlands. Although 'niederländisch' (Dutch, relating to the Netherlands) is the correct term for the whole country, 'holländisch' (Dutch, Hollandish) is often used synonymously in colloquial speech.
Wir essen gerne holländischen Käse zum Frühstück.
We like eating Dutch cheese for breakfast.
Although 'niederländisch' (Dutch, relating to the Netherlands) is the correct term for the whole country, in everyday language people very often say 'holländisch' (Dutch, Hollandish). This usage is widespread and is usually understood in informal contexts.
Meine Nachbarn machen im Sommer immer Urlaub an der holländischen Küste.
My neighbors always vacation on the Dutch coast in the summer.
The adjective 'holländisch' (Dutch, Hollandish) is derived from the name of the region 'Holland' with the ending '-isch' (-ish). You find this pattern in many adjectives that describe origin, e.g. 'italienisch' (Italian), 'spanisch' (Spanish).
Die holländische Fußballmannschaft hat eine lange Tradition.
The Dutch football team has a long tradition.
Adjectives derived from geographical names and ending in '-isch' are written in lowercase. This also applies to 'holländisch' (Dutch, Hollandish).
Ich mag die typisch holländische Architektur.
I like the typical Dutch architecture.
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„Niederländisch“ correctly refers to the Netherlands as a whole, its inhabitants, or its language. „Holländisch“ more precisely refers to North and South Holland, but is often used colloquially for the whole country. For general statements about the Netherlands, „niederländisch“ is the better choice.
Die Familie aus der Provinz Nordholland pflegt viele holländische Traditionen.
The family from the province of North Holland maintains many Dutch traditions.
Die Amtssprache der gesamten Niederlande ist Niederländisch.
The official language of the Netherlands as a whole is Dutch.
