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Quiz about Like it Isnt Dutch English Lookalike Words

Like it Isn't, Dutch English Lookalike Words Quiz

The brave kind sat on its stool, eating a peer and saw a tough fee throwing a slang into a brand. It wasn't shore if this was this genial of dapper. This is utter rubbish, but an ignorant Dutchman could write this down. Let us see why.

A multiple-choice quiz by jaydel. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaydel

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,538

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. You might read about a 'brave' man in a Dutch text. Is it about a hero?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Dutch 'kind' is a noun. Who is the most likely to want a 'kind'? Hint

An police officer

Newlyweds

A baker

A gardener

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Dutch word 'stoel' looks like 'stool'. It is pronounced the same and you can sit on it as well. But are a 'stool' and a 'stoel' the same?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. In English a 'peer' is a nobleman and/or a member of the House of Lords. But what is a Dutch 'peer'? Hint

Box on the ear

Pear

Lightbulb

All of these

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Dutch word 'tof' sounds like the word 'tough'. But does it have the same meaning?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. A 'fee' (pronounced fay) will give the Dutchman a good feeling. But will he really experience it?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Slang'! What should a Dutchman do when he is confronted with it? Hint

Beware of it

Play it

Sit on it

Say it

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Brand'! Again an exclamation mark as 'brand' causes excitement. But what is it? Hint

Flooding

Quicksand

Contamination

Fire

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Question 9 of 10

9. What kind of word is the Dutch word 'of'? Hint

A preposition

An adverb

A noun

A conjunction

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Ken Burns' documentary 'Civil War' General Ambrose E. Burnside is described as a 'genial dapper man'. Being Dutch, I assumed it meant: Hint

Hardworking and caring

Brilliant and brave

Human and cautious

Spirituous and energetic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You might read about a 'brave' man in a Dutch text. Is it about a hero?

Answer: No

In the Middle Ages there was no difference between the English and the Dutch meaning of the word 'brave'. But over time the meaning changed considerably. Nowadays, when we talk about a 'brave man' we mean a decent man, or, in a condescending way: a goody-two-shoes.

2. In Dutch 'kind' is a noun. Who is the most likely to want a 'kind'?

Answer: Newlyweds

A 'kind' (pronounce it like in the noun wind), is a child. By the way, the Dutch word 'baker' means midwife.

3. The Dutch word 'stoel' looks like 'stool'. It is pronounced the same and you can sit on it as well. But are a 'stool' and a 'stoel' the same?

Answer: No

'Stool and 'stoel' both have the same origin. After all, English and Dutch derive from the Germanic language. Originally the (Pre) Germanic word 'stolaz' meant throne, but in Dutch as well as English that meaning degraded. In English 'stool' became a seat without arms or backs. In Dutch 'stoel' kept those things. 'Stoel' therefore is a chair.

4. In English a 'peer' is a nobleman and/or a member of the House of Lords. But what is a Dutch 'peer'?

Answer: All of these

Not only is a 'peer' all of the given answers, but it is also a popular word for a man. Added to that: giving the ball a 'peer' means kicking it far away. 'Peer' is also first person singular of the verb 'peren', which means to run away.

5. The Dutch word 'tof' sounds like the word 'tough'. But does it have the same meaning?

Answer: No

'Tof' means great, enjoyable. It is often used in combination with 'peer'. So 'toffe peer' means great guy.

6. A 'fee' (pronounced fay) will give the Dutchman a good feeling. But will he really experience it?

Answer: No

'Fee' (the Dutch variant) is originally a French word, which derived from the old French word 'faerie', which ultimately derived from the Latin word 'fata' (plural for 'fates). 'Fee' therefore means 'fairy' which only exists in fairy tales (how appropriate).

7. 'Slang'! What should a Dutchman do when he is confronted with it?

Answer: Beware of it

'Slang' describes a snake or a serpent. It is also a hose, because of its shape.

8. 'Brand'! Again an exclamation mark as 'brand' causes excitement. But what is it?

Answer: Fire

As both Dutch and English are Germanic languages they share quite a lot of words. Brand is one of them. And consider this: The noun 'brand' originates from the practice to mark something (or someone) with fire. See?

9. What kind of word is the Dutch word 'of'?

Answer: A conjunction

You could argue that the letter 'f' has lost its head in English, as 'of' translates to 'or'. It also means 'if', like in: "I don't know if I can make it". The English word 'of' means 'van' in Dutch.

10. In Ken Burns' documentary 'Civil War' General Ambrose E. Burnside is described as a 'genial dapper man'. Being Dutch, I assumed it meant:

Answer: Brilliant and brave

It wasn't a strange thought. After all, Burnside was a general. So I figured: 'Genial' looks like the Dutch word 'geniaal' so he must be brilliant and with 'dapper' being spelt the same in both languages, it must mean brave. How wrong I was.

Source: Author jaydel

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