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'Dutch is a fake language.' English speakers find our language hilarious

'Dutch is a fake language.' English speakers find our language hilarious

A social media trend has emerged where English speakers mock the Dutch language, jokingly claiming it sounds like a fake or made-up language. Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses how Dutch words and pronunciations have become a source of online amusement and viral content.

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