Oranjegevoel
Orange feeling; Dutch national pride/patriotism
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/oːˈrɑn.jə.ɣə.ˌvuːl/
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Cultural Note
Oranjegevoel (Orange feeling) describes the surge of Dutch patriotism during national celebrations and sporting events. Orange is the national color, from the House of Orange-Nassau. The Dutch, normally understated, transform during these moments -- wearing orange, painting their faces, and decorating entire streets.
📝 Example Sentences
Het Oranjegevoel is groot tijdens het WK.
The Orange feeling is strong during the World Cup.
Op Koningsdag barst het Oranjegevoel los.
On King's Day, the Orange pride bursts out.
Het hele land is oranje, wat een Oranjegevoel!
The whole country is orange, what national pride!