What is in Dutch?

Dutch _(Dutch: Nederlands or Nederduits; West Frisian: Nederlânsk; Limburgish: Nederlands/Hollands/Limburgs; Plautdietsch: Hollandsk)_ is a West Germanic language spoken in the Netherlands, Belgium, Suriname, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. It is also spoken in parts of France (in French Flanders and in parts of the Nord department _around the towns of Duinkerke and Rijsel_), and Germany (_in the districts of Cleves, Wesel, and Borken_). Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands, Belgium (_along with French and German_), Suriname, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. It is also recognized as a regional language in parts of France and Germany.

Dutch is closely related to English, German, and Frisian. The four languages are all descended from a common ancestor, known as Proto-West Germanic. Dutch and English are particularly close, and the two languages share a large number of cognates. However, there are also some significant differences between the two languages, such as the fact that Dutch has a more complex case system than English.

Dutch is a relatively small language, with only about 23 million native speakers. However, it is a widely spoken language, thanks to the fact that it is the official language of several countries. Dutch is also a popular language for learners, as it is relatively easy to learn for speakers of other Germanic languages.

Here are some common Dutch words and phrases:

* Hello - Hallo

* Goodbye - Tot ziens

* Thank you - Dank u wel

* Yes - Ja

* No - Nee

* I don't understand - Ik begrijp het niet

* How are you? - Hoe gaat het met u?

* I am fine - Het gaat goed met mij

* What is your name? - Wat is uw naam?

* My name is... - Mijn naam is...

* Where are you from? - Waar komt u vandaan?

* I am from... - Ik kom uit...