The truth about DUTCH people | Dutch Stereotypes Explained | Netherlands culture, language, etc.

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  • The truth about DUTCH people | Dutch Stereotypes Explained | Netherlands culture, language, etc.
    Dutch people are amazing. Dutch culture is amazing. Some differences between the United States of America and the Netherlands (Dutch culture, lifestyle, language, etc). Living in the Netherlands vs USA.
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  • @rick_sijben
    @rick_sijben 4 года назад +1043

    Dude, Kom je Nederlandse paspoort halen man, jij hoort hier bij ons.

  • @ThompsoniusIV
    @ThompsoniusIV 4 года назад +1402

    Give this guy a ticket to the Netherlands, he earned it.

  • @michielvoetberg4634
    @michielvoetberg4634 4 года назад +716

    This guy understands us.
    There is an inner Dutchie in him

  • @leekebouw
    @leekebouw 4 года назад +930

    Most dutch people don believe in god they just believe in real life

  • @emmam.7735
    @emmam.7735 4 года назад +552

    he looks so happy, like he's trying not to smile the entire time his words really warmed my heart

    • @theon9575
      @theon9575 4 года назад +4

      Yes. Jesus is love 😉

  • @marithaverkamp2861
    @marithaverkamp2861 4 года назад +368

    Ik voel me nu als Nederlander zo speciaal❤️😂

  • @ericemens7710
    @ericemens7710 4 года назад +379

    damm bro your dutch isn't that bad my man. I also laughed so hard when he spoke about us being down to earth like that is so true. If somebody would steps up to me and asks how I am you, you could basically expect me to look weird to you with the face: what you want from me?

  • @robinhokke1542
    @robinhokke1542 4 года назад +792

    Dutch in the title equals
    G E K O L O N I S E E R D

  • @ketchup_syrup
    @ketchup_syrup 4 года назад +194

    Nou, dat nederlands aan het einde was wel goed hoor
    En je hebt zelf geleerd hoe je moet schelden in het nederlands, goed bezig

  • @kasjansen8117
    @kasjansen8117 4 года назад +151

    this guy is a legend. I come from the Netherlands myself and I like to meet this guy.

  • @StevenvanderGraaf
    @StevenvanderGraaf 4 года назад +138

    Tak - Taak = Branch - Task
    Vak - Vaak = Profession or Field - Often
    Mak - Maak = Tame - Create or fix
    It’s not easy with those A’s or AA’s
    Just 1 identical extra vowel makes such a difference.

  • @HumphreyvanLee
    @HumphreyvanLee 4 года назад +260

    Hoe lang ben je hier geweest? Want je Nederlands is echt goed.

    • @h.r.c.jansen4159
      @h.r.c.jansen4159 4 года назад +36

      Ze verblijven 2 jaar in Nederland na een cursus Nederlands van 2 maanden

    • @Bruintjebeer6
      @Bruintjebeer6 4 года назад +24

      Ik heb ooit een personeelslid gehad uit Marokko doe hier pas een half jaar was en vloeiend Nederlands sprak zonder accent.

  • @trombonefreakus
    @trombonefreakus 4 года назад +121

    In het Nederlands zouden we zeggen: je hebt een "talenknobbel"! :-)

  • @TheKeystoneChannel
    @TheKeystoneChannel 4 года назад +33

    I love how he understands that we are not rude but just real...I like he managed to really get our culture

  • @MBohJeezART
    @MBohJeezART 4 года назад +17

    I'm Dutch, and when he burst out in grammatically correct Dutch, speaking to his friends... I have tears in my eyes. That's so beautiful.

  • @user-rx4jg8lq7h
    @user-rx4jg8lq7h 4 года назад +12

    I'm Dutch and very non-religieus, but this is one of the sweetest things I've ever heard. So, you also taught me something: if people come knocking on my door for religious preaching (which in general displeases me), I will be kind next time, because who knows it might be someone as nice as you.
    Actually, living in the US was for me a bit of a similar experience as living in NL was for you. I really appreciated everyone I met there and I learned a lot.

  • @laziojohnny79
    @laziojohnny79 4 года назад +111

    I'd say we're honest rather than blunt.

    • @KCML82
      @KCML82 4 года назад +38

      Lot's of people can't handle the truth I guess, so they experience our honesty as being blunt.

    • @melissanielsen8215
      @melissanielsen8215 4 года назад +15

      Yes a lot of people live with feelings being more important than truth👍

  • @emmam.7735
    @emmam.7735 4 года назад +115

    his dutch is so good!

  • @indira5601
    @indira5601 4 года назад +72

    Hi, Dank je wel voor de complimenten over onze taal en cultuur.Toch zal ik als botte Nederlander willen zeggen dat ik het niet kan waarderen dat mensen aan de deur komen om me te willen bekeren tot hun geloof. Ik vind het zendelingenwerk bijzonder aanstootgevend omdat jullie niet accepteren dat mensen andere overtuigingen hebben dan die van jullie. Ik denk dat God het belangrijker vindt dat je een goed mens bent dan dat je naar een bepaalde kerk gaat en elke zondag bidt.
    Ik respecteer elk geloof dat liefde predikt en ik wil dat mensen mij respecteren zolang ik in liefde met mijn omgeving leef. En wens niet een religie opgedrongen te krijgen. Ik wens jullie het beste, en zou graag zien dat jullie stoppen met dat zendelingenwerk!

  • @ArieHarsa
    @ArieHarsa 4 года назад +66

    My experience last year when i was in amsterdam. Most of dutch are warm people. They are very polite. Nice to talk with them. They are very open, they accept everyone.

  • @75HRTZ13
    @75HRTZ13 4 года назад +126

    Deze video is officieel GEKOLONISEERD door : De Koninkrijk der Nederlanden

  • @darkjannn
    @darkjannn 4 года назад +39

    That Wingardium Levi-"eu"-sa comment was golden, I plan on using that whenever someone wants to become better at Dutch. Thanks for your love and kind words. Wie weet tot ziens in Nederland!

  • @braingasim
    @braingasim 4 года назад +44

    It's a shame you didn't mention De and Het and the mystery of no rule when to use each (you just have to learn when).

  • @nikiepunt8631
    @nikiepunt8631 4 года назад +8

    We would love more Americans like you to come live here! You are Honest and heartfelt! I was tearing up over here! Americans usually come across as fake, not you! You’re welcome here anytime if it was up to me 😃

  • @Acunja
    @Acunja 4 года назад +12

    Woow, wat lijk jij mij een geweldige lieve man!!
    Door jou word ik zowaar trots op ons volkje.
    Weet niet hoelang je in Nederland bent geweest, maar je spreekt bijzonder goed Nederlands!

  • @mikelooze8287
    @mikelooze8287 4 года назад +4

    Feel welcome to visit us again when the corona crisis is over! You explained it really well. It made me so happy that you were so positive about the Dutch people and culture!

  • @Nixahma
    @Nixahma 4 года назад +4

    9:15 Hearing this guy recite stuff I learnt in 3rd grade gave me a blast of nostalgia.

  • @jeffreygroen9191
    @jeffreygroen9191 4 года назад +3

    Didn't i see you in a video before?
    I'm amazed how educated you are in our culture and history! You speak very inspiring and loving. It makes me proud and a bit emotional, as our people speak very direct and blunt. The message at the end was beautifull.

  • @Deugi
    @Deugi 4 года назад +22

    it's BIG fun to hear about our own culture and how other people see and feel it, deal with it. SO so fun xD

  • @martinspijker9661
    @martinspijker9661 4 года назад +42

    Je nederlands is erg goed.. keep up the good work..:D

  • @riggzz84
    @riggzz84 4 года назад +2

    hey man! it's so heartwarming to hear you talk so kindly and lovingly about holland and the dutch! and to hear how someone from the states experiences the dutch culture. you're dutch is pretty good as well! you're a good person and i wish you all the best in the world man, and hopefully you will get the chance to visit holland and your friends again!
    hey man, het is hartverwarmend om je zo leuk en liefdevol over nederland en onze cultuur te horen praten, en hoe iemand uit amerika, nederland ervaart, je nederlands is ook behoorlijk goed! je bent een goed mens en ik wens je oprecht het beste toe, en ik hoop dat je snel weer de kans krijgt om nederland en je vrienden weer te bezoeken! je verdient het.
    grtz from holland

  • @hansdewolff
    @hansdewolff 4 года назад +7

    Wow man, you make me feel so humble, all that praise for us Dutch! You are amazing yourself and I have so much respect for you all, knocking on doors and trying to share your ideas with so many unwilling people yet always remaining calm and civilized. I’m pretty sure that we Dutch people could learn a lot of you in that respect. Oh, and thumbs up for your Dutch!!

  • @groteprutser
    @groteprutser 4 года назад +53

    Dutch people 98% Americans 1% other countries 1%
    Dutch people: G E K O L O N I S E E R D

  • @mikethegoo
    @mikethegoo 4 года назад +33

    S' Hertogenbosch, AKA Den Bosch is from
    "De Hertog zijn bos"
    Which would be
    "The Duke's forest"

  • @rv8891
    @rv8891 4 года назад +5

    "Ik mis de graapjes" haha! Je nederlands is erg goed hoor. Goed dat je zo'n mooie tijd had hier. Erg interessant om te horen hoe onze cultuur er "van buiten" uit ziet.

  • @chelsykuiper1137
    @chelsykuiper1137 4 года назад +6

    Moh when he started talking Dutch even though I'm not concerned I have some tears in my eyes

  • @joost9098
    @joost9098 3 года назад +3

    Just wondering how you're doing now, more than a year after this video was uploaded. Really enjoyed watching this video and your thoughts about the dutch. Are you planning to go back to the Netherlands?

  • @maartenjongebreur8617
    @maartenjongebreur8617 4 года назад +3

    Enjoyed your video very much. I am Dutch and you sounded like you were talking about me. I had a talk with a missionary like you about 60 years ago and I was very impressed, not pushy but very understanding of my feelings about the subject. About the names of the city's Den Haag used to be 'S-Gravenhage and before that, it was Des Graven Haag meaning the hedge of the Graaf (a Count I think). You see the city did not have City rights, therefore, it had no right to build a wall, so they planted a hedge. sHertogenbosh means the forest of the Hertog , You were right. Thanks again for your video. Maarten Jongebreur.

  • @maarton
    @maarton 4 года назад +21

    ‘S gravenhage means de haag van de graaf (van holland) i.e. the forest of the duke of holland. It used to be the hunting grounds for the dukes of holland.

    • @roykliffen9674
      @roykliffen9674 4 года назад +11

      Actually it's the *count* of Holland. 's Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) means the forest of the duke.

  • @rikleferink
    @rikleferink 4 года назад +34

    Fact: 99% in the comments is Dutch, including me

  • @someoneonearth9742
    @someoneonearth9742 4 года назад +4

    I’m imagining I’m not Dutch myself and listening to what he says Dutch people sound like good people. I am proud😗✌🏻

  • @samsmid9372
    @samsmid9372 4 года назад +1

    It’s so nice to hear someone talk in such way about the Netherlands. Most people think dutch people are tall, speak German, live in Amsterdam, and smoke a lot of weed😂 also your Dutch is pretty good it definitely is a hard language

  • @paulinestephan4388
    @paulinestephan4388 4 года назад +5

    Ik hou hoe je van ons land houdt! (I love how you love our country!) ❤ you are always welcome back!

  • @MattVSNNL
    @MattVSNNL 2 года назад +3

    As a Dutch person, this is heartwarming!

  • @hunk1967
    @hunk1967 4 года назад +2

    He is either a saintly human or a human saint. Sorry if I offend LDS people watching. This might occur more often in English, but is extremely rare in Dutch. You really became a Dutch speaker that is moving people. Rare in the Netherlands. Thanks for sharing and you will find your way. If not in the US, please come over.

  • @ThisIsJakenl
    @ThisIsJakenl 4 года назад +2

    Ik was al trots op ons landje maar hij maakte mij zo sentimenteel. Echt een top gast. I already was proud of our tiny country but he made me so sentimental. Really an awesome guy

  • @Gl7tch
    @Gl7tch 4 года назад +1

    Give this man a medal, when he started talking Dutch I understood him clearly. Keep up the fcking good work man you're welcome to the Netherlands

  • @thijst5571
    @thijst5571 4 года назад +1

    Fantastisch gesproken, je bent zeer goed bekend met onze eigenschappen. "Hyper practical and extremely down to earth"

  • @brancoschoorstra3086
    @brancoschoorstra3086 4 года назад +4

    I dont know why this video popped up but Im glad I watched it. You're welcome back anytime bud.
    Your dutch is actually quite decent btw.

  • @estefanv.oorschot10
    @estefanv.oorschot10 4 года назад +1

    Dank je voor de mooie woorden. Ik zie het geluk op je gezicht staan 💪 Nederland is dankbaar met zo een mensen als u. ❤🌹

  • @cookiemonster3147
    @cookiemonster3147 13 дней назад

    This was great to hear. You better come by soon. More than welcome.

  • @Bartacus1979
    @Bartacus1979 4 года назад +12

    's-hertogenbosch (my city) means "The forest of the duke" in old dutch.

  • @MandyMiaoMiao
    @MandyMiaoMiao 4 года назад +9

    I love your video and of course for praising us for our being straight forward etc... by the way we have another language here next to Dutch in my province Friesland which the language is called Frisian and it's the most close brother towards the English language.
    Leer geen Nederlands als je verkouden bent en keelpijn hebt 😆

  • @sander2723
    @sander2723 4 года назад +10

    This dude's understanding of the Dutch culture and language is outstanding! What a guy! Little feedback on the MOE sounds in Dutch, he pronounces it as MU, but it's more like MOO (in short, otherwise it'll sound like a cow)

  • @ZoeAimee288
    @ZoeAimee288 4 года назад +4

    ‘They are amazing people’
    I feel so good after hearing that! ^^
    (I’m Dutch)

  • @Ramonnnn
    @Ramonnnn 4 года назад +2

    I somehow feel a bit more special now😂 you really are spot on with how you describe our culture as a whole! We could learn a few things from you when it comes to being a better person😜 bless you friend

  • @lexus996
    @lexus996 4 года назад +2

    I don't believe in religion but.... What a truly nice intelligent thoughtful human being. He can move in anytime. welkom in Nederland!

  • @lindykremers9608
    @lindykremers9608 9 месяцев назад

    ❤ You're are amazing
    I'm getting emotional watching the end but in a good way
    You have a beautiful soul with a big heart ❤
    Your honesty is so appreciate thank you so much. I do believe we can all learn from each other
    It's great to meet people like you even here ob you tube.
    Your Dutch is incredibly good and funny somehow too lol
    If you ever want to come back to visit the Netherlands know that you are always welcome, just saying
    I love people who inspire others and you definitely did inspire me.
    Much love sending your way from Eindhoven city
    Thank you so much for the video
    It's a pleasure watching at you 😘

  • @ronald8938
    @ronald8938 4 года назад +34

    I have totaly nothing whit your mission, but you are a beautiful person, keep up the good work but dont knock on my door plz for the mission. ;-)

    • @rutgerb
      @rutgerb 4 года назад +3

      But you are welcome for coffee

  • @fromjayne4726
    @fromjayne4726 4 года назад

    I am half Dutch, half American. Living In the Netherlands since I was 9, I am now 33. I understand what you mean with the bluntless and asking how you are. I appreciate the genuine directness and practicalness but sometimes I do miss the politeness and nice greetings from Americans

  • @JustHereForPopcorn
    @JustHereForPopcorn 4 года назад +4

    As a belgian, you really sound like a dutch person to me. Your dutch is really good.

  • @jonathaneversen4744
    @jonathaneversen4744 4 года назад +5

    I really LOVE this video...
    I've watched/listened to it twice and I really enjoy it.
    BTW, sober is the right translation for Nuchter.

  • @timboducky
    @timboducky 4 года назад +1

    U bent zo geliefd op onze cultuur en mensen kom naar Nederland . je bent welkom .

  • @iclaimthisname9767
    @iclaimthisname9767 4 года назад +3

    Come back some time, it seems you really love this country and we love you back man!

  • @user-324-v3e
    @user-324-v3e 4 года назад +1

    Goddamn dude, I'm impressed and touched by how much you understand us and respect our culture.

  • @larsvanherwijnen8263
    @larsvanherwijnen8263 4 года назад

    I really appreciate this, thanks a lot man for the compliments about Holland 👊🏻

  • @vliegendehollander55
    @vliegendehollander55 4 года назад +6

    Ik ben total niet religieus maar bedankt voor je zeer vriendelijke woorden.

  • @jurgenolivieira1878
    @jurgenolivieira1878 4 года назад +2

    Back in the old Europe used to be a very tribal oriented. Later, like in the old Greece things it started focusing around city states. So cities would fight each other over land and power, etc. and it remained like this for quite a while. I think together with the tribal history this is where the distinct dialect and other differences between the cities and provinces now-a-fays comes from. Hope to see you soon! Je bent altijd welkom! ;-)

  • @jpblo7397
    @jpblo7397 Год назад

    very nice to hear this about us down-to-earth Dutch people. That is definitely true.

  • @thomasmoorlag3356
    @thomasmoorlag3356 4 года назад +1

    Nice to know someone understands the dutchies. Nice video and you are welcome in the Netherlands whenever you want to. Als je nog een keer langs komt kom dan naar Groningen daar woon ik xD

  • @MokokerMovies
    @MokokerMovies 4 года назад +2

    Those differences around this country can be amazing, but also be amazingly stupid. I really feel you when talking about all the positive feels from your days here. Tussen alle depresi willen we diep van allen allemaal understanding en begrip voor ieder mens.... no matter who they are and what they believe in. What we fight for here, is not different from anywhere else in the world. its just on a different scale. Laat ons, ons zijn, also, Beste wensen voor 2020!

  • @sasje25021976
    @sasje25021976 4 года назад +1

    and btw.. Dutch as I am.. ik vond het een leuke video.. je spreekt HEEL behoorlijk Nederlands... ik ben blij dat je alles zo helder kon vertellen.. ooit zullen we je weer terug verwelkomen denk ik :-)

  • @lexburen5932
    @lexburen5932 4 года назад

    Finally a good video wich is not only about Amsterdam, this is great and correct about our civilization society and culture. Thumbs up :)

  • @punishedDutch
    @punishedDutch 4 года назад +2

    Loved your passion there at the end, you do understand our spirit a whole lot. It's not always rainbow and sunshine though, but I highly enjoyed your explanation. I felt that at the end and your Dutch is actually very good. Just a little fine-tuning and it'll be better. But you don't really have an accent that I'd recognize as American though. Greetings from Northern (Friesland) Netherlands.

  • @newprnt
    @newprnt 4 года назад +3

    If someone asks me "How are you" I never know how to respond

  • @femmm0336
    @femmm0336 4 года назад +1

    The reason why most non-Dutch speaking people don't speak Dutch very well is because Dutch is a very hard language, especially in pronunciation. Also there are more dialects and ways to say a word. (And by that I don't mean Flemish, because that's a totally different language even though most words are the same except for the pronunciation).

  • @dancesurfer9922
    @dancesurfer9922 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for your kind words about our culture and i'd like to tell you: your smile and sincerity make you very handsome

  • @TonnyBos
    @TonnyBos 4 года назад +1

    I love you to! I think your amazing, allthough i'm am atheist (or rather agnostic), i think you spread the word of love and that's always a good thing. Don't know where you are at this point, but lots of love from Holland!

  • @niedersacksen
    @niedersacksen 4 года назад +2

    Jup, I originated from Twenthe and now live in Gelderland, its hell on earth, I wanna return to Twenthe

  • @trashbotyth3727
    @trashbotyth3727 4 года назад +2

    I’m Dutch and I say “ bedankt voor het compliment” or “thanks for the compliment”

  • @kippie1
    @kippie1 4 года назад +4

    Never felt so loved from someone I haven't met

  • @slaapzak84
    @slaapzak84 4 года назад +1

    Holy Shit! His dutch is amazing!! Mooi om te zien hoe jij onze taal spreekt! Respect!

  • @cloggy010
    @cloggy010 Год назад

    never gets boring.. so spot on

  • @guusprillevitz3507
    @guusprillevitz3507 4 года назад +7

    Thuis guy is absolutely right! Goeie gozer!💪🏼

  • @kimberlyvanduijn7748
    @kimberlyvanduijn7748 4 года назад +1

    So nice how you speak about our country, je nederlands is super goed ga zo door! Hope you feel much better now.🌺

  • @richardbrinkerhoff
    @richardbrinkerhoff 4 года назад +2

    's Gravenhage means the "the counts' hedges" and Hertogenbosch means the "counts' forest".

  • @mistyminnie5922
    @mistyminnie5922 4 года назад +2

    He was spot on with the eu sound. What I've seen most Americans struggle with are the UI and the IJ/EI. Even people who've lived here for years still butcher it.

  • @skidkadda
    @skidkadda 2 года назад

    I randomly clicked this video and after watching I must say you are too kind, but I do relate to things you say when I look around. Anyways, you come over over a very nice person yourself. Have a good life 💪

  • @sannerambags3454
    @sannerambags3454 4 года назад +1

    Hearing such a different view on my own languadge is fascinating.

  • @matthijsstemmerik
    @matthijsstemmerik 4 года назад

    Jou Nederlands is uitstekend!
    Very accurate description of us Duch people
    Groeten uit Den Haag!

  • @Given_NL
    @Given_NL 4 года назад +6

    give this guy a ticket to the netherland than we smoke some weed togeter XD

  • @SimplyLimbo
    @SimplyLimbo 4 года назад +2

    Your dutch is pretty good 👍 I could understand everything.
    Als je het hier mist ? Je bent altijd welkom !

  • @mjss1980NL
    @mjss1980NL 4 года назад +1

    Good dutch bro, i love Americans... Especially guys like this, fun and smart guy. Cheers to you from the Netherlands 👌

  • @mariozaal
    @mariozaal 4 года назад

    Thnx man.thats very kind of you.you know us dutch very good im impressed.i wish you the best and hope all will pack out good on youre path.

  • @Hernameis...
    @Hernameis... 4 года назад +6

    He is so cute, warm and handsome! Wat lief!!!

  • @cloggy010
    @cloggy010 4 года назад +1

    so true! great observation !

  • @sasje25021976
    @sasje25021976 4 года назад

    from wikipedia :-P The Hague was first mentioned as Die Haghe in 1242.[11] In the 15th century, the name "des Graven hage" came into use, literally "The Count's Wood", with connotations like "The Count's Hedge, Private Enclosure or Hunting Grounds". "'s Gravenhage" was officially used for the city from the 17th century onward. Today, this name is only used in some official documents like birth and marriage certificates. The city itself uses "Den Haag" in all its communications.[12]

  • @zolawilliams1
    @zolawilliams1 4 года назад

    Appreciate this video... mostly because all the commenters are Dutch and pretty much agree with him, so well done! Lol.

  • @isabelle_ok1192
    @isabelle_ok1192 4 года назад

    dude, this video is absolutely AMAZING!!! and ur Dutch is great and really understandable. i hope that you get to see your friends again!!! :)

  • @Morthox
    @Morthox 4 года назад

    Je bent dankbaar, en je hebt geleefd! geen excuses nodig vriend! je bent een topper!