English owes a surprising debt to Dutch—especially in the realms of trade, seafaring, and the everyday. From “yacht” to “cookie,” Dutch influence often hides in plain sight. This quiz challenges your knowledge of etymology by asking: Which of these words came from Dutch? Among the four choices in each question, only one has Dutch roots; the others trace their paths from French, Latin, Arabic, Japanese, and beyond. If you love language, history, or just showing off your smart friends at trivia night, this quiz is for you. Let’s see how sharp your etymological instincts really are!
Which word is of Dutch origin?
Bungalow
Algebra
Gourmet
Yacht
One of these came from Dutch. Which is it?
Tattoo
Buffet
Safari
Cookie
Which word has its roots in Dutch?
Croissant
Tsunami
Robot
Waffle
Spot the Dutch-derived term:
Tomato
Landscape
Cello
Tycoon
Which Word has a Dutch etymology?
Anchor
Smuggle
Veto
Bazaar
One of these came from Dutch. Which is it?
Pistachio
Buckwheat
Pasta
Banana
Which word originated in Dutch?
Foist
Adobe
Mango
Shampoo
Which of these is of Dutch origin?
Algebra
Sketch
Cliché
Sauna
Identify the Dutch word:
Fossil
Freight
Bazaar
Sarong
Pick the Dutch origin word:
Samurai
Fiesta
Chic
Umpire
Which word came to English via Dutch?
Opera
Santa
Karaoke
Spool
Which of these has Dutch roots?
Chimpanzee
Snoop
Cappuccino
Koala
Dutch gave us one of these. Which is it?
Broccoli
Brand
Jury
Tsar
Which word traces back to Dutch?
Cinema
Cabana
Measles
Bizarre
Which word is Dutch in origin?
Ballet
Algebra
Boss
Sushi
Wortel Beginner
(“Wortel” means root in Dutch!) You’ve begun digging into the roots of English, and that’s what counts. Keep exploring—language is a treasure hunt, and you’ve just found the map.
Well done! You clearly have a strong grasp of where our words come from. A few tricky ones may have thrown you off, but you’re just a few etymologies away from mastery.
You’re a linguistic detective! With a sharp eye and ear for word origins, you’ve aced this test of Dutch loanwords. Whether it’s “boss” or “blitz,” you know your way around borrowed language better than most know their own roots!
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