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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesオランダ
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Oranda
"オランダは風車で有名です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A region in the western part of the Netherlands, known for its historical significance and economic development.
"Holland is famous for its windmills and tulip fields." - 2
A term often used informally to refer to the Netherlands as a whole.
"Many people mistakenly think Holland is the official name of the country."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Holland' originates from the Old Dutch word 'holtland', meaning 'wooded land'. Historically, it referred to a region in the western part of the Netherlands, which became prominent in trade and agriculture during the Middle Ages, leading to its common use to refer to the entire country.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Holland" is said worldwide
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Hollande
Transliteration: O-lahnd
"La Hollande est célèbre pour ses tulipes."
Holland
Transliteration: Ho-lahnd
"Holland ist bekannt für seine Windmühlen."
Olanda
Transliteration: O-lan-da
"L'Olanda è famosa per i suoi mulini a vento."
Holanda
Transliteration: O-lan-da
"Holanda es conocida por sus campos de tulipanes."
Holanda
Transliteration: O-lan-da
"A Holanda é famosa por seus moinhos de vento."
हॉलैंड
Transliteration: Holland
"हॉलैंड अपने ट्यूलिप के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
荷兰
Transliteration: Hélán
"荷兰以其风车而闻名。"
네덜란드
Transliteration: Nedeollandeu
"네덜란드는 튤립으로 유명합니다."
オランダ
Transliteration: Oranda
"オランダは風車で有名です。"
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