Category: Dutch Language

Gedogen is a Dutch word used for a situation or activity that technically is illegal, but actively tolerated by the government.

A prime example of is the Netherlands’ tolerance policy toward cannabis cafe’s (known here as ‘coffeeshops’).

‘Poldermodel’ is a Dutch term for an approach in which efforts are made to reach a broad national (or local) consensus on important issues.

What the untranslatable Dutch word — gezellig — means.