Gender neutral language in Dutch: Difference between revisions
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==Family terms== | ==Family and relationship terms== | ||
===Parent=== | ===Parent=== | ||
* '''Ouder.''' Neutral, formal. | * '''Ouder.''' Neutral, formal. | ||
* '''Ouda.''' Neutral, informal, nonstandard. | * '''Ouda.''' Neutral, informal, nonstandard. | ||
* '''Mapa.''' Neutral, informal, nonstandard. | * '''Mapa.''' Neutral, informal, nonstandard. | ||
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* '''Metgezel.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person. | * '''Metgezel.''' Status- and gender-neutral word for someone's accompanying person. | ||
=== | === Wedding words === | ||
* '''Getrouwde/Eega's/Gaden/Levenspartners.''' Neutral words to refer to two spouses/maritial partners. | * '''Getrouwde/Eega's/Gaden/Levenspartners.''' Neutral words to refer to two spouses/maritial partners. | ||
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== Honorary titles == | == Honorary titles == | ||
'''"First-name last-name".''' In many cases, the first and last name can and should be used instead of an honorary title e.g. Kim Jansen instead of ''mevrouw''/''meneer'' Jansen. | '''"First-name last-name".''' In many cases, the first and last name can and should be used instead of an honorary title e.g. Kim Jansen instead of ''mevrouw''/''meneer'' Jansen. | ||
But the use of '''"Mx. last-name"''' is also becoming more common. | |||
== See also == | == See also == |