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False friends between
Dutch and English
 Common
false friends
between Dutch and English
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by Diane
Nicholls
Here are some common
false friends between Dutch and English in addition to the ones mentioned
in the feature article.
•
Utterly false cognates
• Partially
false cognates
• False anglicisms in
Dutch
Utterly false cognates
The following cognates have no shared meanings.
| Dutch word |
English cognate |
correct translation |
| dramatisch |
dramatic |
tragic |
| blank |
blank |
white; fair |
| blinken |
to blink |
to shine, glimmer |
| chef |
chef |
leader, boss, chief |
| concept |
concept |
outline, plan, rough draft |
| deceptie |
deception |
disappointment |
| prijzen |
prize |
to praise; to price |
| warenhuis |
warehouse |
department store |
| gymnasium |
gymnasium |
grammar school |
| missen |
to miss |
to do without |
| stage |
stage |
training course, traineeship |
| concurrentie |
concurrence |
competition |
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The following cognates have some shared meaning(s) but
can also be false friends.
| Dutch word |
English cognate |
correct translation |
| blind |
blind |
fake, sham |
| brutaal |
brutal |
rude; daring, bold |
| komedie |
comedy |
fuss |
| kostuum |
costume |
suit |
| discussie |
discussion |
debate, argument |
| feest |
feast |
party |
| hard |
hard |
harsh, loud |
| machine |
machine |
engine |
| haven |
haven |
harbour, port |
| prijs |
price |
prize, award |
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These words look like English words but have no English
equivalent with the same meaning(s).
| Dutch word |
English cognate |
correct translation |
| dancing |
dancing |
dance hall |
| camping |
camping |
campsite |
| parking |
parking |
car park |
| smoking |
smoking |
dinner jacket |
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