Gedoogbeleid
/ɣəˈdoːxbəˌlɛit/Policy of tolerating something technically illegal — quintessentially Dutch
Lit. "Tolerance policy"
Het gedoogbeleid rond softdrugs is typisch Nederlands. — The tolerance policy around soft drugs is typically Dutch.
Politics-news in Dutch
4 essential Dutch politics-news phrases with pronunciation guides. Click listen to hear each phrase with native-quality pronunciation.
Polder
/ˈpɔldər/Reclaimed land below sea level — defines Dutch geography and mentality
Veel van Nederland is polder, land dat teruggewonnen is van het water. — Much of the Netherlands is polder, land reclaimed from water.
Inburgeringscursus
/ˈɪnˌbʏrɣərɪŋsˌkʏrsʏs/Civic integration course — required for most immigrants
Alle nieuwkomers moeten een inburgeringscursus volgen. — All newcomers must take a civic integration course.
Tweedekamer
/ˈtʋeːdə ˈkaːmər/House of Representatives — the lower house of Dutch parliament
De Tweede Kamer debatteert vandaag over het klimaatbeleid. — The House of Representatives is debating climate policy today.
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