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The English letter "y" is written as y in Dutch.
Did you know?
- Dutch dictionaries traditionally listed words starting with y under the section for ij, treating them as interchangeable for sorting purposes.
- In the Dutch alphabet song, the letter y is pronounced as ij, blending its identity with the digraph 'ij' rather than having a distinct sound of its own.
- In older Dutch texts, the letter y was frequently written as 'ij' to represent the same sound, a practice that continues in some Dutch handwriting styles today.
Examples in context
- Hoeveel landen beginnen met de letter y?How many countries have names that start with the letter "Y"?This sentence shows how to ask about countries starting with the letter y.Tatoeba #7496516 by MarijnKp, translation #3704955 by mervert1
- Mannen hebben een X- en Y-chromosoom, vrouwen twee X'en.Men have an X and Y chromosome, women, two Xs.This sentence uses y to refer to a specific type of chromosome.Tatoeba #9033742 by MarijnKp, translation #1686184 by darinmex
- Het Verenigd Koninkrijk wordt "Y Deyrnas Unedig" genoemd in het Welsh.The United Kingdom is called "Y Deyrnas Unedig" in Welsh.This sentence demonstrates the letter y appearing within a Welsh phrase used in a Dutch sentence.Tatoeba #7462775 by MarijnKp, translation #1815525 by Amastan
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Lisa are playing a word game.
- LucasIk heb een woord met de letter y.I have a word with the letter y.
- LisaDat is lastig, welke y is het?That's tricky, which y is it?
- LucasHet is de y van yoghurt.It is the y from yoghurt.
- LisaAh, dat is een goede y!Ah, that is a good y!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
