Nederlân

Meaning

Netherlands (The main constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located primarily in Western Europe bordering Germany and Belgium)

Gender

Neuter

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnedərlɔ̃ːn/

Etymology

Possibly a calque of Dutch Nederland. Equivalent to neder (“lower”) + lân (“land”).

Sentences

It is de earste kear dat de priis yn Nederlân útrikt wurdt.

It is the first time that the prize is awarded in the Netherlands.

Der binne op dit stuit te min ottermantsjes yn Nederlân .

There are currently too few otter males in the Netherlands.

Oan it begjin fan 'e middei ride wy werom nei Nederlân .

At the beginning of the afternoon we drive back to the Netherlands.