Nederland
/ˈneː.dərˌlɑnt/neuter
The English phrase "Netherlands" is translated into Dutch as Nederland. Wiktionary also lists Holland.
Meaning: country in northwestern Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nederland | /ˈneː.dərˌlɑnt/ | neuter |
| Holland | /ˈɦɔlɑnt/ | neuter |
Nederland is the name of the country in northwestern Europe.
Which one should you use?
Nederland is the official and accurate name for the entire country. While some people use Holland to refer to the whole country, in Dutch, Holland refers specifically to two provinces within the country. Using Holland to mean the entire country is technically incorrect.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Nederland and Holland are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
Nederland is pronounced /ˈneː.dərˌlɑnt/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While many people assume Holland comes from the Dutch word for 'hollow' because of the country's low geography, it actually derives from holt, meaning 'wood'.
- The name Nederland literally translates to 'low land' because it describes the country's geography of being situated at or below sea level.
- The Dutch language uses the neuter gender for both Nederland and Holland, which is distinct from how many other European languages categorize country names.
Examples in context
- Ik woon in Nederland.I live in the Netherlands.This sentence is useful for stating where you live using Nederland.Tatoeba #7320631 by MarijnKp, translation #7091750 by Luiaard
- Het regent in Nederland.It rains in the Netherlands.This sentence is useful for describing the weather in Nederland.Tatoeba #6201374 by RobinvanderVliet, translation #6201372 by RobinvanderVliet
- Nederland is een fietsland.The Netherlands is a country of cycling.This sentence is useful for describing the character of Nederland as a country of cycling.Tatoeba #7320744 by MarijnKp, translation #5614872 by joshodude_1308
- Ik kom uit Nederland.I am from the Netherlands.
- Nederland is een mooi land.The Netherlands is a beautiful country.
- Het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden telt vier landen.The Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of four countries.
- Ik ben op vakantie in Holland.I am on vacation in the Netherlands.
- Holland heeft een rijke geschiedenis.The Netherlands has a rich history.
- 86 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lisa and Daan are talking about their upcoming holiday.
- LisaGa je dit jaar naar Nederland?Are you going to the Netherlands this year?
- DaanJa, ik ga naar Nederland toe.Yes, I am going to the Netherlands.
- LisaWat leuk voor jou, Daan!How nice for you, Daan!
- DaanDank je, Lisa.Thank you, Lisa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “netherlands” translations and entries Nederland, Holland, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Holland, Nederland, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
