Engeland
/ˈɛ.ŋəˌlɑnt/neuter
England in Dutch is Engeland.
Engeland is the name for the Kingdom in southeastern Britain and one of the constituent countries of the UK.
Meaning: Kingdom in southeastern Britain, one of the constituent countries of the UK (name)
Which one should you use?
While Engeland is the standard name, Engelandje is an affectionate version and Albion is a poetic or historical alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
Engeland is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈɛ.ŋəˌlɑnt/.
Did you know?
- A local legend in Apeldoorn claims the village name Engeland comes from an ancient jury court that operated 'in the English style'.
- While Engeland refers to the country, the Dutch word for 'English' is Engels, which is used for both the language and the adjective.
Examples in context
- Ik ga naar Engeland.I am going to England.This sentence shows how to express traveling to Engeland.Tatoeba #9123079 by megamanenm, translation #9123045 by carlosalberto
- Komt u uit Engeland?Do you come from England?This sentence is used to ask if someone originates from Engeland.Tatoeba #12376768 by megamanenm, translation #10999843 by sundown
- Hij komt uit Engeland.He comes from England.This sentence demonstrates how to state that someone originates from Engeland.Tatoeba #731597 by martinod, translation #288977 by CK
- Ik ben op zoek naar de geschiedenis van Engeland.I'm researching the history of England.
- Engeland heeft een lange maritieme traditie.England has a long maritime tradition.
- Ik ga volgende week naar Engeland op vakantie.I'm going to England for vacation next week.
- Heb je gehoord dat Engeland het EK voetbal heeft gewonnen?Did you hear that England won the European Championship?
- 75 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lisa and Levi are looking at a map of Europe.
- LisaWoon je in Engeland?Do you live in England?
- LeviNee, ik woon in Wales.No, I live in Wales.
- LisaBen je ooit in Engeland geweest?Have you ever been to England?
- LeviJa, ik heb daar vorig jaar gewoond.Yes, I lived there last year.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “england” translations and entries Engeland, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Engeland, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
