Hup Holland Hup
The English phrase "go netherlands" can be expressed in Dutch as Hup Holland Hup.
Hup Holland Hup is the standard rhythmic chant used by Dutch fans to show support for their national teams during sporting events.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Hup is an interjection used to encourage movement or speed, similar to saying "up", "go" or "come on" in English.
Did you know?
- The word 'Holland' is often mistakenly thought to mean 'hollow land' because of the country's low-lying geography. In reality, the name likely comes from the Old Dutch word for 'wood land'.
- In Dutch culture, the cheer Hup Holland Hup is often accompanied by the wearing of 'oranje' clothes. This tradition links the sporting cheer to the House of Orange-Nassau, the Dutch royal family.
- While many people call the country 'Holland', the name 'Holland' technically refers only to two specific provinces, North Holland and South Holland. In the context of the cheer Hup Holland Hup, the word 'Holland' acts as a metonym for the entire Netherlands.
Examples in context
- Ga naar Nederland en doe goede zaken!Go to the Netherlands and do good business!
- Veel plezier in Nederland! Vergeet niet om de prachtige tulpenvelden te bezoeken!Have a lot of fun in the Netherlands! Don't forget to visit the beautiful tulip fields!
- Hup Holland Hup!Go Netherlands!
- We zingen alleen maar: Hup Holland Hup!We are only singing: Go Netherlands!
- Iedereen riep hard: Hup Holland Hup!Everyone shouted loudly: Go Netherlands!
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a football match at a cafe.
- SophieHup Holland Hup, jongens!Go Netherlands, boys!
- LucasJa, kom op Nederland!Yes, come on Netherlands!
- SophieIk heb er zoveel zin in.I am so excited for it.
- LucasIk ook, Sophie.Me too, Sophie.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Holland, hup, CC BY-SA 4.0.
