hollandsk

See also: holländsk

Danish

Etymology

From Holland (“the Netherlands”) +‎ -sk.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈhʌˌlanˀsɡ̊]

Adjective

hollandsk

1. Dutch, referring to the Netherlands
2. Dutch, referring to the Dutch language

Usage notes

• Considered incorrect by some people who argue that the word can only refer to the Dutch region of Holland.

Inflection

Inflection of hollandsk
	Positive	Comparative	Superlative
Indefinte common singular	hollandsk	—	—2
Indefinite neuter singular	hollandsk	—	—2
Plural	hollandske	—	—2
Definite attributive1	hollandske	—	—
1) When an adjective is applied predicatively to something definite, the corresponding "indefinite" form is used. 2) The "indefinite" superlatives may not be used attributively.

Synonyms

• nederlandsk

Related terms

• Holland
• hollænder

References

• “hollandsk” in Den Danske Ordbog
• https://sproget.dk/raad-og-regler/artikler-mv/svarbase/SV00001122

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Norwegian Bokmål

Adjective

hollandsk (neuter singular hollandsk, definite singular and plural hollandske)

1. Of or pertaining to Holland, a region of The Netherlands
2. (false, but common) Of or pertaining to The Netherlands

Related terms

• Holland
• Nederland
• hollender
• nederlandsk

References

• Wikipedia article on Holland
• “hollandsk” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

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Norwegian Nynorsk

Adjective

hollandsk (neuter singular hollandsk, definite singular and plural hollandske)

1. Of or pertaining to Holland, a region of The Netherlands
2. (false, but common) Of or pertaining to The Netherlands

Related terms

• Holland
• Nederland
• nederlandsk

References

• “hollandsk” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.