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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Marjolein Groot Nibbelink Nico Palomo 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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