Bet you didn't know that much of your English is actually Dutch

Episode 72 April 19, 2022 00:05:17
Bet you didn't know that much of your English is actually Dutch
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Bet you didn't know that much of your English is actually Dutch

Apr 19 2022 | 00:05:17

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Although Dutch might be spoken by only around 28 million people worldwide, the official language of Belgium and the Netherlands has left a considerable stamp on the English language. That's largely because of its importance in maritime history.

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