cultuur
English meaning: Culture
Dutch Definition
(Nederlands)Het geheel van gewoonten, waarden, kunst en sociale instellingen van een samenleving.
English Definition
The customs, arts, and social institutions of a civilization. Dutch culture is distinguished by pragmatism, directness, tolerance, cycling, tulips, windmills, and the Golden Age artistic heritage. Dutch cultural exports include Heineken beer, IKEA-inspired design, and global fashion brands. Dutch cultural diplomacy is active globally — the Netherlands promotes its design, architecture (Rem Koolhaas), and creative industries worldwide.
Example
“De Nederlandse cultuur staat wereldwijd bekend om zijn tolerantie, design en Gouden Eeuwse kunst.”
In English: “Dutch culture is globally known for its tolerance, design, and Golden Age art.”
Synonyms
- beschaving
- erfgoed
Literary Heritage
“Ik ben de stem van de roepende in de woestijn.”
“I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness.”
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Language information
- Language
- Nederlands
- Dutch
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
- Speakers
- 25M