Meteorologisch (meteorological) is the most difficult Dutch word to pronounce - Observator (2024)

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What is the hardest Dutch word to pronounce? ›

Meteorologisch (meteorological) is the most difficult Dutch word to pronounce, according to Dutch language experts. The Onze Taal language organisation used its Facebook page to draw up a list of the 10 most difficult Dutch words and encouraged people to vote.

Officially, according to the number one dictionary in the Netherlands, Van Dale - which is also responsible for selecting the country's word of the year every December - the longest Dutch word is meervoudigepersoonlijkheidsstoornis (35 letters) which, when plural, becomes even longer: ...

Very difficult to pronounce. And it's not just the consonants. The vowels also make it a lot more difficult to pronounce the words correctly. Some sounds like ui or eu are new to people who are learning Dutch.

Mandarin Chinese tops the list as the hardest language for English speakers due to its tonal pronunciations (4 tones), unique idioms, use of thousands of logographic characters, and lack of similarities to English.

Both Dutch and German have their challenges, but Dutch is generally considered easier to learn than German. However, your decision should ultimately be based on your goals and interests. Consider factors such as job opportunities, travel plans, and personal interests before choosing which language to learn.

For English-speakers with no background in either language, Dutch will be easier to learn than French. Because Dutch has Germanic roots, like English, it will come easier to English speakers. That said, if you have background in a romance language (like Spanish or Italian), French may actually be easier to learn.

Dutch has a unique sound system, including vowel sounds and guttural consonants, which may be unfamiliar to English speakers. The grammar can be complex, with various verb forms and word order rules. Additionally, Dutch has some irregularities and exceptions that can take time to master.

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Ch in Dutch makes the same sound. J in Dutch is pronounced with an English y sound, as in year. V in Dutch sometimes makes an f sound, depending on the placement and regional dialect. W in Dutch w is a cross between an English w and v sound.

How do you say hey in Dutch slang? ›

Only one letter changes! You can also say hey or (in slightly more formal situations) hé and, of course, hoi, which means the same as “Hi.” In colloquial speech, you can greet your friends with something like with “Hoi, hoe is 'ie?” which is the shortened form of “Hoi, hoe is het?” (Hey, how're you?).

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Dutch pronunciation is harder to learn, German grammar is the most complex one. However, people learn German faster than they learn Dutch. German is easier to learn and harder to master.

Dutch has a unique sound system, including vowel sounds and guttural consonants, which may be unfamiliar to English speakers. The grammar can be complex, with various verb forms and word order rules. Additionally, Dutch has some irregularities and exceptions that can take time to master.