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Dutch influence can be seen in many places: from a Dutch-themed <\/span>amusement park in Japan<\/span><\/a>, to the creation of donuts and gin as well as in vocabulary and place names. In this article we\u2019ll explore 10 commonly used English words, which come from the Dutch language.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bluff <\/b>– Often used in poker, our first word comes from the Dutch 17th century word <\/span>bluf<\/span><\/i>, which at the time meant to brag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cookie <\/b>– Stemming from the Dutch words <\/span>koek <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>koekje <\/span><\/i>or biscuit and cookie, the English speaking world saw the adaptation of cookie in the 18th century.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yankee <\/b>– Originally a nickname offered to Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam, now known as New York City, the origin of the word is not completely clear. Most theorists seem to agree that it was a slightly insulting name given to Dutch settlers by the English settlers in the area that is now known as New England. It is thought to have come from the Dutch name <\/span>Janneke<\/span><\/i>, or <\/span>Jan <\/span><\/i>and was warped due to differences in pronunciation. Other\u2019s think it may have come from a combination of the Dutch names <\/span>Jan <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>Kees<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boss <\/b>– This word was originally derived from the Dutch word <\/span>baas <\/span><\/i>and the same word and spelling in the Afrikaans language. This word, originally recorded in the 17th century, means master or leader of the household.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Booze <\/b>– Developed from the 14th century Dutch word <\/span>busen<\/span><\/i> meaning: to drink to excess. In the same vein we can also credit the Dutch with the creation of <\/span>gin<\/b>, which stems from their famous liquor, genever.<\/span><\/p>\n

Landscape <\/b>– Originating somewhere around the early 17th century, <\/span>landschap<\/span><\/i> has given us a word to describe a physical scene, the orientation of a display or print and the features of a sphere of activity, such as \u2018the political landscape\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cruise <\/b>– Our example which originates in Dutch maritime history are the words <\/span>kruis –<\/span><\/i> to cross – and <\/span>kruisen –<\/span><\/i> to sail from place to place. These have, of course, given way to the word cruise, which represents both the act of going on a cruise ship, or the more colloquial use which describes smooth travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gherkin <\/b>– Technically starting as a Fresian word – <\/span>augurk <\/span><\/i>sometimes shortened to <\/span>gurk<\/span><\/i> – it is a type of small, crunchy, pickled cucumber. In much of the word there are different approaches to the differences between a gherkin and a <\/span>pickle <\/b>(also a Dutch word). We\u2019ll just mention that both are typically used to refer to some type of pickled cucumber, though a pickle is also used to label a wide range of pickled vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plug <\/b>– Another maritime term. Traced back to the early 17th century, its meaning was limited to an object, typically wood, cork or cloth, used to fill a hole in a ship. While the spelling has remained the same, its meaning has grown to encompass more than just filling a whole. E.g. An electrical outlet is called a plug, people \u2018plug-in\u2019 cords, or it can also be used to fill a literal or figurative hole that is not necessarily on a boat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Split <\/b>– Is it any surprise that three of the words on this list are related to maritime activities? <\/span>Splitten<\/span><\/i> is a late 16th century word which describes the force of a storm or object causing a ship to break apart. The evolution of the definition of \u2018split\u2019 offers a moment to point out an example of how language evolves over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is just a small selection of words coming from the Dutch language, the full list would go on for pages. Keep an eye on this blog for our future article on place names with Dutch origins. There we\u2019ll explore the 13 towns, cities and islands that share the name Amsterdam, amongst other places showing recognition for their connections with The Netherlands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The etymology of these words was researched using Oxford Languages English Dictionary<\/span><\/h6>\n

Curious to improve your English<\/a>, or Dutch language<\/a> skills? Take a look at our offers today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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