The Flemish Language

Flemish is a variant of the Dutch language spoken primarily in the northern part of Belgium, known as Flanders. While it shares a significant amount of vocabulary and grammar with standard Dutch, it has distinct regional accents and expressions. Flemish is used in everyday conversation, media, and education in Flanders. The language reflects a rich cultural heritage and is one of the three official languages of Belgium, alongside French and German. Despite its differences, Flemish speakers can communicate easily with Dutch speakers from the Netherlands.