Historically, many Dutch military terms have been influential and adopted as loanwords by many other languages all over the world. Although most of these words are connected to naval activities, some relate to land warfare. Some Dutch naval terms adopted by the various languages include: Other words include: Drill, from the verb drillen, to train/instruct Freebooter (Pirate), from vrijbuiter. Yacht, from jacht meaning hunt Pump, from pomp. Sloop, from sloep.

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  • Historically, many Dutch military terms have been influential and adopted as loanwords by many other languages all over the world. Although most of these words are connected to naval activities, some relate to land warfare. Some Dutch naval terms adopted by the various languages include: Other words include: Drill, from the verb drillen, to train/instruct Freebooter (Pirate), from vrijbuiter. Yacht, from jacht meaning hunt Pump, from pomp. Sloop, from sloep. Skipper, from schipper meaning someone who ships. Keel, from kiel Maelstrom, from maalstroom meaning "strong current" (borrowed via a Nordic language) Forlorn hope, from verloren hoop "lost hope". Cruiser, from the verb to cruise from Dutch doorkruisen meaning to sail or go to. Brandy, from Dutch brandewijn, burning wine. And many more.
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  • Historically, many Dutch military terms have been influential and adopted as loanwords by many other languages all over the world. Although most of these words are connected to naval activities, some relate to land warfare. Some Dutch naval terms adopted by the various languages include: Other words include: Drill, from the verb drillen, to train/instruct Freebooter (Pirate), from vrijbuiter. Yacht, from jacht meaning hunt Pump, from pomp. Sloop, from sloep.
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  • Dutch linguistic influence on naval terms
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