Dutch

The English phrase “your age” is translated into Dutch as je leeftijd. The phrase refers to the number of years a person has lived.

Update in Dutch, meaning to make something up to date, is bijwerken.

Vincent van Gogh is the Dutch name for the famous Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. In close circles, friends might refer to him simply as Vincent.

The English word ‘laxative’ is translated to Dutch as laxeermiddel. In Dutch, laxeermiddel refers to a substance that has a laxative effect.

In Dutch, the word for chips is chips. The term refers to thin slices of potato that are deep-fried or baked until crunchy.

In Flemish “Belgium” is België. This is also the standard Dutch name.

The Dutch word for tequila is tequila. tequila refers to the alcoholic liquor of the same name.

The English phrase ‘mineral water’ is mineraalwater in Dutch. mineraalwater refers to water containing dissolved minerals.

The Dutch word for years is jaren. jaren is the plural form used to refer to multiple periods of twelve months.

The English phrase “I love you” is translated into Dutch as ik hou van jou. ik hou van jou is an affirmation of romantic feeling.