olandese

Dutch

adjective noun oh-lan-DEH-zeh Less Common

Usage Note

Olandese refers to both the Dutch language and Dutch nationality. As a noun, l'olandese is the language; gli olandesi are Dutch people. Beware: olandese relates strictly to Holland (Olanda, two of the Netherlands' provinces), while neerlandese is the more precise term for the national language — though olandese is by far the more common word. It is invariable in gender (l'olandese) with plural olandesi.

Examples

"Parla olandese con i suoi colleghi."

Natural Translation

He speaks Dutch with his colleagues.

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