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Languages that have been Influenced by Dutch

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the languages that have been influenced by Dutch.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which language is closely related to Dutch and is spoken in South Africa?

  1. Afrikaans

  2. Indonesian

  3. Malay

  4. Sinhala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Afrikaans is a West Germanic language spoken in South Africa and Namibia. It is closely related to Dutch and shares many similarities in grammar and vocabulary.

Which language is spoken in Indonesia and Malaysia and has been influenced by Dutch?

  1. Afrikaans

  2. Indonesian

  3. Malay

  4. Sinhala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indonesian and Malay are closely related Austronesian languages spoken in Indonesia and Malaysia. They have been influenced by Dutch during the colonial period, resulting in the adoption of some Dutch words and phrases.

Which language is spoken in Sri Lanka and has been influenced by Dutch?

  1. Afrikaans

  2. Indonesian

  3. Malay

  4. Sinhala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sinhala is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Sri Lanka. It has been influenced by Dutch during the colonial period, resulting in the adoption of some Dutch words and phrases.

Which of the following languages is not influenced by Dutch?

  1. Afrikaans

  2. Indonesian

  3. Malay

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in India and is not influenced by Dutch.

Which Dutch word for 'thank you' is used in Indonesian?

  1. Terima kasih

  2. Bedankt

  3. Dank u wel

  4. Hartelijk dank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'dank u wel' (thank you) is used in Indonesian as 'terima kasih'.

Which Dutch word for 'school' is used in Afrikaans?

  1. Skool

  2. School

  3. Schule

  4. École


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'school' is used in Afrikaans as 'skool'.

Which Dutch word for 'coffee' is used in Sinhala?

  1. Kopi

  2. Koffie

  3. Café

  4. Kaffe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'koffie' (coffee) is used in Sinhala as 'kopi'.

Which Dutch word for 'bread' is used in Indonesian?

  1. Roti

  2. Brood

  3. Pain

  4. Pane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'brood' (bread) is used in Indonesian as 'roti'.

Which Dutch word for 'house' is used in Afrikaans?

  1. Huis

  2. Maison

  3. Casa

  4. Haus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'huis' (house) is used in Afrikaans as 'huis'.

Which Dutch word for 'car' is used in Sinhala?

  1. Auto

  2. Voiture

  3. Carro

  4. Automobil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'auto' (car) is used in Sinhala as 'auto'.

Which Dutch word for 'book' is used in Indonesian?

  1. Buku

  2. Boek

  3. Livre

  4. Libro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'boek' (book) is used in Indonesian as 'buku'.

Which Dutch word for 'table' is used in Afrikaans?

  1. Tafel

  2. Table

  3. Mesa

  4. Tisch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'tafel' (table) is used in Afrikaans as 'tafel'.

Which Dutch word for 'chair' is used in Sinhala?

  1. Stoel

  2. Chaise

  3. Silla

  4. Stuhl


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'stoel' (chair) is used in Sinhala as 'stoel'.

Which Dutch word for 'window' is used in Indonesian?

  1. Jendela

  2. Venster

  3. Fenêtre

  4. Ventana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'venster' (window) is used in Indonesian as 'jendela'.

Which Dutch word for 'door' is used in Afrikaans?

  1. Deur

  2. Porte

  3. Puerta

  4. Tür


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dutch word 'deur' (door) is used in Afrikaans as 'deur'.

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