hollanders

IPA/hˈɒləndəz/
KK[hˈɑləndɚz]IPA/hˈɑːləndərz/

hollanders — noun

1. people who come from Holland, a region in the western part of the Netherlands

1.名詞B1
釋義

people who come from Holland, a region in the western part of the Netherlands

例句

In the 17th century, Hollanders built a vast trading network across Asia and the Americas.

historical context; 17th-century trade routes

Many Hollanders speak excellent English in addition to their native Dutch.

language ability; multilingualism of the Dutch

同義詞
  • the Dutch

    the standard, more common term for all people of the Netherlands; 'the Dutch' is the usual choice in modern English

  • Netherlanders

    a formal or dated alternative that refers to people from the whole country; rarely used in conversation

文法句型

the Hollander as a collective singular

Hollanders + plural verb

用法筆記

Less common than 'the Dutch' in everyday English. 'Hollanders' can refer specifically to people from the provinces of North and South Holland, while 'the Dutch' covers all people of the Netherlands. In casual conversation the two are often used interchangeably.

常見錯誤

❌A Hollanders visited Amsterdam last week.
✅A Hollander visited Amsterdam last week.
💡'Hollanders' is the plural form; use 'Hollander' (without -s) for one person.
❌The Hollanders is known for its cheese.
✅The Hollanders are known for their cheese.
💡As a plural noun, 'Hollanders' takes a plural verb and plural pronouns.