Why can Dutch understand German?

Most Dutch people do understand German, as 71\% of the Dutch people claim to speak German to a certain extend. This is because German is taught at school in the Netherlands. As well because Dutch and German are both originated from the West Germanic language, which gives them quite some similarities.

How do you tell the difference between Dutch and German culture?

Also when meeting new people in private. On the other hand, German people in my experience tend to be more hospitable whereas Dutch people, although equally friendly and helpfull to strangers, keep more reserve. You get invited way faster to a German home or party then a Dutch one.

What is the difference between the G in German and Dutch?

Differences between Dutch and German G is always guttural. In German G is like in English go (never like in general) but in Dutch it’s usually the guttural sound like the ch in loch. Also ch is guttural in exactly the same way (in the Netherlands, not in Belgium), but has various possibilities in German depending on the dialect.

Do Dutch people speak English better than German people?

This generation speaks better English than the older generation but like a lot of dutch people speak English very well and most of times also a few other languages, are/were not all Germans so well in speaking English or other languages. I am going to rewind for a few centuries and then go forward in order to answer that question.

How do the German and Dutch and French people relate to each other?

To conclude, it is necessary to concentrate on the relationships of the German, Dutch, and French people which are influenced by the cultural peculiarities. Therefore, Germans focus on distinction between business and personal relations, the concept of formality is significant for them, and they concentrate on the aspect gender equality.