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The Dutch varieties of Flanders. Distinguished from Netherlands Dutch in pronunciation, lexicon, and a separate broadcasting standard (VRT-Nederlands).
Standard Dutch
Also known as: Algemeen Nederlands
The Holland-based standard of Dutch. The official language of the Netherlands and one of the official languages of Belgium and Suriname.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Standard Dutch?
Standard Dutch is a dialect of the Dutch language.
Where is Standard Dutch spoken?
Standard Dutch is primarily spoken in Netherlands.
Which region is Standard Dutch associated with?
Standard Dutch is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Standard Dutch known by other names?
Yes — Standard Dutch is also referred to as Algemeen Nederlands.
What are the other dialects of Dutch?
Dutch also includes Flemish, Surinamese Dutch. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Dutch dialects
See on the atlas →The Dutch of Suriname. The official language of the country, used alongside Sranan Tongo and other languages of the Surinamese plurilingual landscape.
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