DUTCH VERSUS FLEMISH

Dutch (as spoken in the Netherlands) and Flemish (as spoken in parts of Belgium) are almost the same language. A few words differentiate; however, native speakers can easily distinguish spoken accents.

For written translation, a Dutch translator can be used to translate for both Dutch and Flemish. Then, for Flemish, a Flemish reviewer may study and adapt the translation for possible linguistic differences.

For voice recording, a native Dutch speaker can easily identify between a Flemish accent and an accent from Amsterdam. Because of the accent difference, the proper accent for the target region is recommended.

QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL DUTCH TRANSLATORS

This site provides you with direct access to tested, high quality Dutch translators, Flemish translators, and Dutch voice talents for all dialects, including neutral Dutch (Netherlands), Flemish, Afrikaans, and others.

Most members in this Directory of Translators have been professionals in translation and recording for over a decade, translating millions of words for websites, multimedia, technology, documentation, subtitling and software localization.

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All aspects of working globally are already handled. Your project will run smoothly with anyone on this site. Just choose the category that fits the service you need. Someone from that team will answer, generally in 2 to 4 hours, and you're on your way to success in Dutch, Flemish and Afrikaans. Please note that time zones or holidays may delay response.

WHERE DUTCH IS SPOKEN

Dutch is spoken by approximately 23 million people, mainly in the Netherlands, Belgium and Suriname, and also Aruba and Netherlands Antilles. Dutch is the parent language of Afrikaans, one of the official languages of South Africa. Dutch and Afrikaans are to a large extent similar and understood, although they have separate spelling standards and use separate dictionaries.