Are Dutch and Scottish related?

The two languages are closely related, which made borrowing very easy. The establishment of the early Scottish burghs was an important factor in the development of the Scots language.

Why do Dutch people sound Scottish?

The distinct vocabulary and sounds associated with Scottish English (think Irvine Welsh novels) come primarily from the Germanic Scots language, so it’s not at all unreasonable to notice commonalities between some Scots and Dutch accents developed in relation to shared sounds, vocab, grammar, and geographic environment …

Are the Dutch very blunt?

The Dutch are direct, yes, I think most Dutch people and Netherlands-based expats would agree on that. Many internationals would probably add that they are often blunt to the point of being rude. The Dutch (in general) say things as they are, they don’t mince words or beat around the bush.

Do Dutch have accents?

Dutch people generally have a Dutch accent when they speak English.

What is it like to be a Scottish person?

Scottish people are (as a few others have mentioned here) the Other Vikings across the fjord. They have some bad neighbours just like we Norwegians do, like Denmark thinking they can own us, and England thinking they can own Scotland.

Do Norwegians feel closer to the Scots or the Danes?

The Scots are simply those Vikings on the other side of the fjord, the big fjord we call, the North Sea! 😉 I think that, in some respect, Norwegians feel closer to the Scots than … the Danes. Mind you we like the Danes too but then, we think Danish is not a language but a throat disease!

What do the Dutch and French think of the Belgians?

The Belgians — Considered idiots by both the Dutch and the French. Belgians, in turn, consider the Dutch to be a bunch of cranky assholes, and French stuck-up. The Dutch — The Dutch, like the Scandinavians, have an enviable economy and social order that’s admired by southern European countries.

What is your proudest moment as a Scot?

One user called mofahu actually said that getting insulted and sworn at by a Scot was one of their proudest moments. Well, we are known as being a nation of poets and wordsmiths Of course, the Loch Ness Monster and other myths and legends were also mentioned, as was our fairly unreliable weather.