No matter what aspect of life in the Netherlands (or just life in general) you think of, chances are there’s a meme that goes with it. Everything from struggling to choke out the harsh “g” sound, to the Dutch love of paracetamol - here’s your guide to navigating the world of Nederlandse memes.
Anyone who’s trying to learn Dutch or has been on a Dutch course is very familiar with exactly how difficult it can be to pronounce the Dutch “g” sound:
And once you’ve finally worked up the confidence to put your Dutch (and that terrifying “g” sound) to use in the real world, you’ve probably come across at least one native speaker who managed to derail your attempts:
We all know the Dutch love a good bargain:
Is gezellig the best word in the Dutch language? Yes. Undoubtedly. 100 percent:
You could of course be boring and call it a tree, but whether it’s a willow, an evergreen, or an oak, the Dutch will call it a boom:
You've probably noticed that Dutch isn't the most poetic or romantic of languages:
If you've never found yourself at a traditional Dutch (birthday) party, then you're definitely missing out:
Laughter is, of course, the best medicine. But when all else fails, you can always rely on the number one cure-all of the Dutch healthcare system:
The Dutch love of cycling is renowned around the world - so naturally there are memes about that too:
Maybe if you laugh at how awful it feels to cycle in the rain, it might make your morning commute to your job or school just that little bit more bearable:
Of course, the Netherlands is known for all the delicious traditional Dutch food:
There’s so much to get to grips with when moving to the Netherlands, but it doesn’t all have to be doom and gloom (like the weather). Have fun while also learning more about - and poking fun at - the Dutch culture and language.