Gezellig! The Legacy of Dutch Around the Globe

What is the origin of Dutch? Why does the language sound familiar on all continents? What do Yiddish, English and Russian have in common? What is the difference between Dutch spoken in Belgium and in the Netherlands? And why were cuddle-buddy and one-and-a-half-metre-society voted Dutch words of the year? Find out in this podcast about the fascinating history and impact of the Dutch language. Do you want to know more about Flemish and Dutch history and culture? Visit www.the-low-countries.com.

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The Low Countries Radio is a podcast series, celebrating Flemish and Dutch history and culture, and its impact on the world today. The Low Countries Radio is a collaboration between Republic of Amsterdam Radio and the low countries website (www.the-low-countries.com).