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How do I write and say, "Hi doll, how are you?"

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You write it like, "Hoi popje, hoe gaat het?" And you pronounce it like, "hoy popje, hoo gaht hut?"

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How long of time does it take to understand and speak Dutch?

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A few years to become somewhat tolerable to speak. Maybe try starting slow and move faster later on.

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Does the Dutch alphabet look and sound the same as the English alphabet?

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It contains the same letters, but has a different pronunciation of the letters.

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I am a native English speaker learning to speak Dutch, but on my last visit to Holland, Dutch people did not want to speak Dutch with me, saying I was wasting my time as English is the world language and only Dutch people speak Dutch. Should I learn it anyway?

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If you're a beginning Dutch speaker, the person you were trying to speak Dutch with may have found it frustrating or a waste of time since he speaks excellent English. Don't let this deter you. Continue learning Dutch and once your grasp of the language has improved, there will be more people willing to speak to you in Dutch.

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How do I say "good morning" in Dutch

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"Goedemorgen." Keep in mind that the "g" sound is huskier than in English. It sounds like a German "ch."

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How do I say "Olivia" in Dutch?

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All English words, or English-oriented words are still pronounced in English fashion.

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Who are the monarchy and prime minister of the Netherlands?

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The prime minister of the Netherlands is Mark Rutte. The king of the Netherlands is Willem-Alexander der Nederlanden.

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How do you write and say Kelli in Dutch?

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A proper name (your first name) would be said and spelled in the same way in both English and Dutch.

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As a Dutch person, what is the best way to teach someone Dutch?

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Try to teach the pronunciation of the letters first, then start with basic words and sentences. There are a lot of tips in this article that are ideal to follow, so use the article.

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Are Dutch and German similar and do they understand each other?

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They are similar as they both fall into the West Germanic family or languages, alongside languages like English, Frisian, Afrikaans, Yiddish and Luxembourgish. Some parts may be mutually understandable, but German is generally regarded as being harder.

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What is the most Dutch-speaking country in Asia?

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Indonesia has the most Dutch speakers. This is because Indonesia used to be a colony of the Netherlands, so there is still some Dutch influence.

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