Dutch Word · Beginner
natie
early modern community of traders resident in a foreign city
Pronunciation: /ˈnaː.(t)si/
Meaning
early modern community of traders resident in a foreign city
Example
Dit blijkt uit een geval in 1652, toen de Groningse student Karel Vijgh weigerde om lid van de Gelders-Overijsselse natie te worden.
I use the word "natie".
Practice tips
- Practice natie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for beginner-level learners.